If I Had a Dog

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Key: BM

Tuning: Standard

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[Verse 1]
[Bm]If I [G]had a dog
[Em]I'd take [C]a picture everyday
[Bm]Am I [G]still so sad
[Em]Is that [C]pretty lame
[B] Meverybody says
[G]Your decisions [Em]are okay
[C]But here's [F]a better idea
[Em]And a comment [F]not about my brain
[Em]If I [Bm]had a love
[G]I'd draw [Em]a picture everyday
[C]Am I [Bm]still so mad
[G]I guess [Em]that's pretty lame
[C]Everybody says
[Bm]Your first one's [G]just a game
[Em]You'll find [C]a better one
[F]And a comment [Em]about my body

[Outro]
[F] [Em]

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Next Thing

Released 2016

Genre

Bedroom Bedroom Pop

Songwriter Frankie Cosmos

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Bm (B Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Bedroom

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If I Had a Dog by Frankie Cosmos 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 Em (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for If I Had a Dog by Frankie Cosmos: 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 Bm to G 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 – VI – iv – C – B – F

Song chords:

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Bm G Em C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

B F

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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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: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Bm, B, F)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: BM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – VI – iv – C – B – F • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for If I Had a Dog (Frankie Cosmos)?

To play the Easy Chords for If I Had a Dog, 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.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for If I Had a Dog?

The original recording key for If I Had a Dog by Frankie Cosmos is BM. 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?

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Next Thing

Released 2016

Genre

Bedroom Bedroom Pop

Songwriter Frankie Cosmos

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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

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piano Chord Family BM

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

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