Army

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[G]I know that [Cadd9]I've been messed up
[Em]You never let [D]me give up
[G]All the nights [Cadd9]and the fights
[Em]And the blood [D]and the breakups
[G]You're always there [Cadd9]to call up
[Em]I'm a pain, I'm [D]a child, I'm afraid
[G]But yeah, [Cadd9]you understand
[G]Yeah, like [Cadd9]no one can
[G]I know that we [Cadd9]don't look like much
[Em]But no one fucks [D]it up like us
[G]Sixteen and you [Cadd9]never even judged me
[Em]Matter of fact, always thought [D]you were too cool for me
[G]Sitting there [Cadd9]in the caravan
[Em]All the nights we've [D]been drunk on the floor
[G]But yeah, [Cadd9]you understand
[G]Yeah, like [Cadd9]no one can
[Em]We both know what [D]they say about us
[Em]But they don't [D]stand a chance because
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[G]Dark times, you can [Cadd9]always find the bright side
[Em]I'm amazed by the [D]things that you would sacrifice
[G]Just to be [Cadd9]there for me
[Em]How you cringe when [D]you sing out of tune
[G]But yeah, [Cadd9]it's everything
[Em]So don't [D]change a thing
[Em]We both know what [D]they say about us
[Em]But they don't [D]stand a chance because
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Cadd9]Standing with [Em]an army (Yeah)
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with an army [D](Ooh, I'll be yours)
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[D]Yeah, you understand
[G]Yeah, like [Cadd9]no one can
[Em]We both know what [D]they say about us
[D]When I'm with you [G](When I'm with you)
[D]When I'm with you [G](When I'm with you)
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[D]When I'm with you [G](When I'm with you)
[D]When I'm with you [G](When I'm with you)
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[D]They don't have [G]a chance either
[Cadd9]Standing with [Em]an army (Yeah)
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Cadd9]Standing near [Em]with you
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[Em]Standing with [D]an army

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Army

Released 2015

Genre

Candy Pop Indietronica

Songwriter Ellie Goulding

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Candy Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Army by Ellie Goulding is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Cadd9 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Em (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Army by Ellie Goulding: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to Cadd9 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – IV – vi – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

G Cadd9 Em D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.

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piano Chord Family G

Diatonic Matrix

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

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

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speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Semua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)

check_circle Memerlukan variasi chord bertingkat (Cadd9)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – vi – V • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Army (Ellie Goulding)?

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

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Army?

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

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Army

Released 2015

Genre

Candy Pop Indietronica

Songwriter Ellie Goulding

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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[G]I know that [Cadd9]I've been messed up
[Em]You never let [D]me give up
[G]All the nights [Cadd9]and the fights
[Em]And the blood [D]and the breakups
[G]You're always there [Cadd9]to call up
[Em]I'm a pain, I'm [D]a child, I'm afraid
[G]But yeah, [Cadd9]you understand
[G]Yeah, like [Cadd9]no one can
[G]I know that we [Cadd9]don't look like much
[Em]But no one fucks [D]it up like us
[G]Sixteen and you [Cadd9]never even judged me
[Em]Matter of fact, always thought [D]you were too cool for me
[G]Sitting there [Cadd9]in the caravan
[Em]All the nights we've [D]been drunk on the floor
[G]But yeah, [Cadd9]you understand
[G]Yeah, like [Cadd9]no one can
[Em]We both know what [D]they say about us
[Em]But they don't [D]stand a chance because
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[G]Dark times, you can [Cadd9]always find the bright side
[Em]I'm amazed by the [D]things that you would sacrifice
[G]Just to be [Cadd9]there for me
[Em]How you cringe when [D]you sing out of tune
[G]But yeah, [Cadd9]it's everything
[Em]So don't [D]change a thing
[Em]We both know what [D]they say about us
[Em]But they don't [D]stand a chance because
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Cadd9]Standing with [Em]an army (Yeah)
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with an army [D](Ooh, I'll be yours)
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[D]Yeah, you understand
[G]Yeah, like [Cadd9]no one can
[Em]We both know what [D]they say about us
[D]When I'm with you [G](When I'm with you)
[D]When I'm with you [G](When I'm with you)
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[D]When I'm with you [G](When I'm with you)
[D]When I'm with you [G](When I'm with you)
[Cadd9]I'm standing [Em]with an army
[D]They don't have [G]a chance either
[Cadd9]Standing with [Em]an army (Yeah)
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Cadd9]Standing near [Em]with you
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[Em]Standing with [D]an army
[G]When I'm [Cadd9]with you
[Em]Standing with [D]an army