Buses Splash

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To play the Easy Chords for Buses Splash, 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 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Frankie Cosmos feat. Rain verified

Key: E

Tuning: Standard

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[Verse 1]
[E] [A] [B]
I'm the kind of girl buses splash with rain
[A] [E] [A]
I'm the kind of girl buses splash with rain
[B]Look mom [A]i'm hobbling through
[C#m]I am gonna [E]be a painter too
[B]I make my [A]canteen so heavy
[C#m]As if i [E]need anymore water today
[B] [A] [C#m]
'Cause we are not young and this isn't a party
[E] [B] [A]
I guess i should leave this party with little bear
[C#m]I'm the kind of [E]girl who doesn't care
[B]But we [A]are not young
[C#m]And this [E]isn't a party
[B]With a [A]shy grin
[C#m]And a silent [E]tip of a forty

[Outro]
[B] [A] [C#m] [E]
[B] [A] [C#m] [E]
[B] [A] [C#m] [E]
[B] [A] [C#m] [E]
[B] [A] [E] [A]
[E] [A] [B] [C#m]
[E] [B] [A] [C#m]
[E] [B] [A] [C#m]
[E] [B] [A] [C#m]
[E] [B] [A] [C#m]
[E] [B] [A] [C#m]
[E] [B] [A] [C#m]
[E] [B] [A] [C#m]
[E] [B] [A] [C#m]
[E] [B] [A] [C#m]
[E] [B] [A] [E]
[A] [E] [A] [B]
[C#m] [E] [B] [A]
[C#m] [E] [B] [A]
[E] [A] [E] [A]
[B] [C#m] [E] [B]
[A] [C#m] [E] [B]
[A]

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Zentropy

Released 2014

Genre

Bedroom Bedroom Pop

Songwriter Frankie Cosmos

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key E (E Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Bedroom

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Buses Splash by Frankie Cosmos is played in the key of E with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: E (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti A (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti B (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti C#m (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Buses Splash by Frankie Cosmos: sounding in E (Capo Fret 4, shape C) at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in E (Capo on Fret 4 (played in C shape)) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B, C#m) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A to B 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 – IV – V – vi

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

E A B C#m

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 E Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into C, maintaining E sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family E

Diatonic Matrix

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

I E Tonic

ii F#m Supertonic

iii G#m Mediant

IV A Subdominant

V B Dominant

vi C#m Submediant

vii° D#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (B, C#m)

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: E • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – V – vi • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Buses Splash (Frankie Cosmos)?

To play the Easy Chords for Buses Splash, 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 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Buses Splash by Frankie Cosmos is E. 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

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Zentropy

Released 2014

Genre

Bedroom Bedroom Pop

Songwriter Frankie Cosmos

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 4 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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piano Chord Family E

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