Outside

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Key: G

Tuning: Standard

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[Verse 1]
[G]Outside with [Em]the cuties
[G]I don't think the [Em]woods are too deep
[Am]The grass [D]covers the sand
[G]All the [Em]wood is damp
[Am]Feeling very touched
[D]Because my friends [G]are in love
[Em]Feeling pretty [G]far from home
[Em]So I sit [G]to write this down
[Em] [Am] [D] [G]
[Em]

[Verse 2]
[F]I guess it's [D]not really brave
[G]I know I'm [Em]not a lake
[G]I haven't written [Em]this part yet
[Am]Will you help [D]me write it?
[G]You are bug [Em]bites on vacation
[G]You find the [Em]sad in everything
[G]Can't see you cry, [Em]you're down the street
[Am]I wonder when [D]you'll talk to me
[G] [Em] [F] [D]

[Outro]
[G]Your eyes reflect [Em]the greenish moon
[G]You move towards me and I love you
[Em]I love you
[Am]I love you
[D]I haven't finished [G]this song yet
[C]Will you help [G]me fix it?

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Next Thing

Released 2016

Genre

Bedroom Bedroom Pop

Songwriter Frankie Cosmos

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Bedroom

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Outside by Frankie Cosmos 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 Em (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Am (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Outside by Frankie Cosmos: sounding in G without capo at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Em 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 – vi – ii – V – F – IV

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

G Em Am D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

F C

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: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)

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KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – vi – ii – V – F – IV • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

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

To play the Easy Chords for Outside, 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 Outside?

The original recording key for Outside by Frankie Cosmos 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 Next Thing

Released 2016

Genre

Bedroom Bedroom Pop

Songwriter Frankie Cosmos

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