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Zombie

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Key: BM

Tuning: Standard

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[A#]Well boys are [A]biting at our heroes
[E]Just like [G]a zombie would
[F#]I think it's [Bm]time for the show
[F#]Well beat me [Bm]life until death
[G#m]There ought-a be [G]a couple words [F#]in our message to send
[Bm]And so [G]places, places
[D]Life is stagin'
[F#]Open up the doors [Bm]and let 'em in
[Bm]Cause it's [G]infectious, a contagion
[D]And it's taken [F#m]on the nation
[Bm]The kind of [G]melody you can't ignore
[D]So all you [F#m]gentleman and ladies
[Bm]Died and [G]pushin' daisies
[D]Won't you rise and join [F#]the ranks of our undead
[Bm]W-woah-oh oh whoa-oh
[E]And if you're [G]feeling six feet
[F#]Underneath the beat [Bm]and the sorrow
[F#]Enough to borrow
[A]But I could [E]give two shits
[G]If the [F#]apocalypse was tomorrow
[A#]We're all ok
[Bm]And so [G]places, places
[D]Life is stagin'
[F#]Open up the doors [Bm]and let 'em in
[Bm]Cause it's [G]infectious, a contagion
[D]And it's taken [F#m]on the nation
[Bm]The kind of [G]melody you can't ignore
[D]So all you [F#m]gentleman and ladies
[Bm]Died and [G]pushin' daisies
[D]Won't you rise and join [F#]the ranks of our undead
[Bm]W-woah-oh oh whoa-oh
[G]Our hearts are grown just a little bit colder
When we don't have somebody's shoulder
[D]To [F#m]lean on
[F#m]All we want
[Bm]Is to [G]be loved
[D]So get [F#m]up and moo-oove
[Bm]Cause it's [G]infectious, a contagion
[D]And it's taken [F#m]on the nation
[Bm]The kind of [G]melody you can't ignore
[D]So all you [F#m]gentleman and ladies
[Bm]Died and [G]pushin' daisies
[D]Won't you rise and join [F#]the ranks of our undead
[F#]W-woah-oh oh-ohhhhhh
[F#]W-woah-oh oh-ohhhhhh
[F#]W-woah-oh oh-ohhhhhh
[F#]W-woah-oh oh-ohhhhhh
[E]Na na na, na na na
[F#]Na na [D]na-na na
[E]Na na na, na na na
[G]Na na [F#]na na-na naaaaa
[Bm]Na-na na naaaaa

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single

Released 2016

Genre

Indie Indie Rockism

Songwriter Dionysia

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah (Capo 2) Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key Bm (B Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 10 Unique Chords

Genre Indie

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Zombie by Dionysia is played in the key of Bm with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Bm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti G (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti A (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Zombie by Dionysia: sounding in Bm (Capo Fret 2, shape Am) at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Bm (Capo on Fret 2 (played in Am shape)) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm, B, F#) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to F# requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 66 BPM before accelerating to studio 92 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – B – E – VI – F# – VII – A# – G#m – III – v

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Bm B E G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

F# A A# G#m D F#m

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key BM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining Bm sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family BM

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of BM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Bm Tonic

ii° C#dim Supertonic

III D Mediant

iv Em Subdominant

v F#m Dominant

VI G Submediant

VII A Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 9 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (F#, Bm, G#m)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: BM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – B – E – VI – F# – VII – A# – G#m – III – v • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

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To play the Easy Chords for Zombie, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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The original recording key for Zombie by Dionysia is BM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single

Released 2016

Genre

Indie Indie Rockism

Songwriter Dionysia

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah (Capo 2) Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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[A#]Well boys are [A]biting at our heroes
[E]Just like [G]a zombie would
[F#]I think it's [Bm]time for the show
[F#]Well beat me [Bm]life until death
[G#m]There ought-a be [G]a couple words [F#]in our message to send
[Bm]And so [G]places, places
[D]Life is stagin'
[F#]Open up the doors [Bm]and let 'em in
[Bm]Cause it's [G]infectious, a contagion
[D]And it's taken [F#m]on the nation
[Bm]The kind of [G]melody you can't ignore
[D]So all you [F#m]gentleman and ladies
[Bm]Died and [G]pushin' daisies
[D]Won't you rise and join [F#]the ranks of our undead
[Bm]W-woah-oh oh whoa-oh
[E]And if you're [G]feeling six feet
[F#]Underneath the beat [Bm]and the sorrow
[F#]Enough to borrow
[A]But I could [E]give two shits
[G]If the [F#]apocalypse was tomorrow
[A#]We're all ok
[Bm]And so [G]places, places
[D]Life is stagin'
[F#]Open up the doors [Bm]and let 'em in
[Bm]Cause it's [G]infectious, a contagion
[D]And it's taken [F#m]on the nation
[Bm]The kind of [G]melody you can't ignore
[D]So all you [F#m]gentleman and ladies
[Bm]Died and [G]pushin' daisies
[D]Won't you rise and join [F#]the ranks of our undead
[Bm]W-woah-oh oh whoa-oh
[G]Our hearts are grown just a little bit colder
When we don't have somebody's shoulder
[D]To [F#m]lean on
[F#m]All we want
[Bm]Is to [G]be loved
[D]So get [F#m]up and moo-oove
[Bm]Cause it's [G]infectious, a contagion
[D]And it's taken [F#m]on the nation
[Bm]The kind of [G]melody you can't ignore
[D]So all you [F#m]gentleman and ladies
[Bm]Died and [G]pushin' daisies
[D]Won't you rise and join [F#]the ranks of our undead
[F#]W-woah-oh oh-ohhhhhh
[F#]W-woah-oh oh-ohhhhhh
[F#]W-woah-oh oh-ohhhhhh
[F#]W-woah-oh oh-ohhhhhh
[E]Na na na, na na na
[F#]Na na [D]na-na na
[E]Na na na, na na na
[G]Na na [F#]na na-na naaaaa
[Bm]Na-na na naaaaa