ChordGitar.in
+ Submit Chord
cloud_off Offline mode. Songs saved in Pocket remain accessible.

MacArthur Park

Glen Campbell verified
Key: BB
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
verified Studio
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
Transpose ?
0
Notation
Capo ?
Instrument
speed
screen_lock_portrait
Easy Chord Tip: No capo — use open Bb chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
lock_clock

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

Alat Workstation Panggung

CHORD DIAGRAMS
volume_up Click chord to hear sound
tune Transposed: semitones
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key Bb (Bb Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 15 Unique Chords
Genre Adult
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
MacArthur Park by Glen Campbell is played in the key of Bb. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Bb in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'MacArthur Park' by Glen Campbell utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The pivotal chord transition occurs between Dm and F: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 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 110 BPM.
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
iii – V – IV – vi – I
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Dm F Eb Gm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Bb Dm7 Ab C Cmaj7 G C# Fmaj7 Bbm Am D7

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key BB Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key BB Open chord finger positions

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

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family BB

Diatonic Matrix

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

I Bb Tonic
ii Cm Supertonic
iii Dm Mediant
IV Eb Subdominant
V F Dominant
vi Gm Submediant
vii° Adim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 15 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 8 barre chord shapes (F, Eb, Gm)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Cmaj7, Fmaj7)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: BB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: iii – V – IV – vi – I • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ MacArthur Park

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for MacArthur Park (Glen Campbell)?

To play the Easy Chords for MacArthur Park, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for MacArthur Park by Glen Campbell is BB. 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.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.
Open on YouTube →

MacArthur Park - Glen Campbell

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for MacArthur Park by Glen Campbell on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
MacArthur Park expand_less

More Songs by Glen Campbell verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Glen Campbell.

View All (35 Songs)

Gentle On My Mind

KEY G

Glen Campbell

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Wichita Lineman

KEY C

Glen Campbell

Advanced
Play arrow_forward

By The Time I Get To Phoenix

KEY F

Glen Campbell

Advanced
Play arrow_forward

Reason To Believe

KEY D

Glen Campbell

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Where's The Playground Susie

KEY E

Glen Campbell

Beginner
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

A Better Place

KEY C

Glen Campbell

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Adult Genre music_note

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Adult that are frequently played.

Explore Adult

Cant Take My Eyes Off You

KEY C

Frankie Valli feat. Frankie Valli

Advanced
Play arrow_forward

Miracle

KEY F#

Whitney Houston

Advanced
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Step by Step

KEY G

Whitney Houston

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Try It On My Own

KEY F#

Whitney Houston

Advanced
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Nothing's Going to Change My Love For You

KEY D

Westlife

Medium
Play arrow_forward

I Lay My Love on You - Remix

KEY B

Westlife

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

Waktu Takkan Mampu

59% Match

Tompi

insights 9 Identical Chords (Dm, F, Eb) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Bb)
Key BB Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Cinta Sejati

58% Match

Vanny Vabiola

insights 10 Identical Chords (Dm, F, Eb) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Bb)
Key BB Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Dayung Sampan

56% Match

Teresa Teng

insights 8 Identical Chords (Dm, Eb, Gm) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Bb)
Key BB Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Someone Who Cares

55% Match

Three Days Grace

insights 8 Identical Chords (Dm, F, Eb) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Bb)
Key BB Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Tersenyum Dalam Tangis

53% Match

Fajrin

insights 7 Identical Chords (Dm, F, Eb) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Bb)
Key BB Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Aku Takut Anjing

52% Match

YTH Band

insights 6 Identical Chords (Dm, F, Eb) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Bb)
Key BB Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

Explore songs matching this progression (iii – V – IV – vi – I), key (BB), and fingerings.