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Forget Him

Gary Lewis & The Playboys verified
Key: C#M
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Song Fundamentals
Key C#m (C# Minor)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 3
Chord Count 23 Unique Chords
Genre British
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Forget Him by Gary Lewis & The Playboys is played in the key of C#m. Originally recorded in the sounding key of C#m, 'Forget Him' by Gary Lewis & The Playboys is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly A#m shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. Replace full barre B major with an ergonomic open B7 (x21202) voicing, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers during long practice sessions. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between D# and G#: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 92 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
II – V – ♯VI – II – V – ♯VI
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Eb Ab Bb Gm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
G Cm F7 Fm Bb7 G7 Cm7 Cadd13 E Abm A B C#m F#7 F#m B7 Ab7 C#m7 C#add13

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key C#M Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key A#M Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into A#m, maintaining C#m sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family C#M

Diatonic Matrix

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

i C#m Tonic
ii° D#dim Supertonic
III E Mediant
iv F#m Subdominant
v G#m Dominant
VI A Submediant
VII B Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 23 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 17 barre chord shapes (Eb, Ab, Bb)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Cadd13, C#add13)
check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C#M • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: II – V – ♯VI – II – V – ♯VI • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Forget Him (Gary Lewis & The Playboys)?

To play the Easy Chords for Forget Him, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Forget Him by Gary Lewis & The Playboys is C#M. 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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