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CHORD DIAGRAMS
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[D]Woke up this morning [A]with the strangest feeling
[Bm]I had a nightmare, [G]but I wasn't dreaming
[D]I ran outside to [A]see, it's not 2003
[Bm]Turned on the [G]radio, it's so confusing
[D]Rappers were singing [A]and rockers DJ'ing
[Bm]There's no guitars on [G]the songs that they're playing
[D]I called my shrink to [A]see if I was healthy
[Bm]I called my mom [G]and she was taking selfies
[G]Grew up [D]on MTV
[A]When they [Bm]had Eazy-E
[G]In California yeah
[D]They still knew how [A]to throw a party
[A]When it was [Bm]Gin & Juice
[G]And we had [D]Dre and Snoop
[G]In California yeah
[D]They still knew how [A]to throw a party
[D]Oh, oh, oh
[Bm]Last night I [G]had a 40 ounce
[D]Oh, oh, oh
[A]Last night I had [Bm]a 40 ounce dream
[D]Now all the punk [A]rockers are over 40
[Bm]They're coaching little [G]league and reading stories
[D]When did the neighborhood [A]ever sound so good
[Bm]Looked on the corner [G]and there's no more junkies
[D]More girls and more grunge [A]and bottles and more fun
[Bm]Needles and squatters pissed [G]off at their fathers
[D]I can't believe it [A]man, it's all so boring
[Bm]Went down to Gilman [G]yeah the cops were snoring
[G]Grew up [D]on MTV
[A]When they [Bm]had Eazy-E
[A]In California yeah they still [Bm]knew how to throw a party
[A]When it was [Bm]Gin & Juice
[G]And we had [D]Dre and Snoop
[A]In California yeah they still [Bm]knew how to throw a party
[D]Oh, oh, oh
[Bm]Last night I [G]had a 40 ounce
[D]Oh, oh, oh
[A]Last night I had [Bm]a 40 ounce dream
[G]Grew up [D]on MTV
[A]When they [Bm]had Eazy-E
[A]In California yeah they still [Bm]knew how to throw a party
[A]When it was [Bm]Gin & Juice
[G]And we had [D]Dre and Snoop
[A]In California yeah they still [Bm]knew how to throw a party
[A]Na, na, na, [Bm]na, na, na
[A]Na, na, na, [Bm]na, na, na
[G]Yeah, yeah, yeah, [D]yeah, yeah, yeah
[A]We still know how [Bm]to throw a party
[A]Na, na, na, [Bm]na, na, na
[A]Na, na, na, [Bm]na, na, na
[G]Yeah, yeah, yeah, [D]yeah, yeah, yeah
[A]We still know how [Bm]to throw a party
[D]Oh, oh, oh
[Bm]Last night I [G]had a 40 ounce
[D]Oh, oh, oh
[Bm]Last night I [G]had a 40 ounce
[D]Oh, oh, oh
[Bm]Last night I [G]had a 40 ounce
[D]Oh, oh, oh
[A]Last night I had [Bm]a 40 ounce dream
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40 oz. Dream by Good Charlotte is played in the key of D with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Bm (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Em (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for 40 oz. Dream by Good Charlotte: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from A to Bm requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – V – vi – IV – ii
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
DABmG
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
Em
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyDAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyCOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family D
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of D. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IDTonic
iiEmSupertonic
iiiF#mMediant
IVGSubdominant
VADominant
viBmSubmediant
vii°C#dimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle4 chord unik digunakan
check_circleTerdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (Bm)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: D•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: I – V – vi – IV – ii•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 2
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FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for 40 oz. Dream (Good Charlotte)?
To play the Easy Chords for 40 oz. Dream, 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.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for 40 oz. Dream?
The original recording key for 40 oz. Dream by Good Charlotte is D. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs 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.
