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

Hands of Time

Groove Armada 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: Use capo on fret 5 — use F 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 Medium
Capo Position Capo Fret 5
Chord Count 3 Unique Chords
Genre Beat
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
Hands of Time by Groove Armada is played in the key of Bb. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Bb, 'Hands of Time' by Groove Armada is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 5, enabling guitarists to execute friendly F shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. 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 Bb 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)
I – V – IV – I – V – IV
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Bb F Eb

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

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
Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key F Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into F, maintaining Bb sound without complex barre chords.

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: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Bb, F, Eb)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: BB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – V – IV – I – V – IV • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 5

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Hands of Time

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Hands of Time (Groove Armada)?

To play the Easy Chords for Hands of Time, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Hands of Time?

The original recording key for Hands of Time by Groove Armada 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 →

Hands of Time - Groove Armada

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Hands of Time by Groove Armada on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
Hands of Time expand_less

More Songs by Groove Armada verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Groove Armada.

View All (5 Songs)

I Won't Kneel

KEY C

Groove Armada

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Just for Tonight

KEY GM

Groove Armada

Intermediate
• Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Cards to Your Heart

KEY D

Groove Armada

Medium
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Think Twice

KEY D

Groove Armada

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Beat Genre music_note

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

Explore Beat

In April

KEY D

Wonderwall

Easy
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Touch The Sky

KEY C

Wonderwall

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Pump Up The Jam

KEY CM

Technotronic

Advanced
• Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Booty Swing

KEY DM

Parov Stelar

Beginner
• Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

I Go To Pieces

KEY E

Peter And Gordon

Advanced
• Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

True Love Ways

KEY A

Peter And Gordon

Advanced
• Capo 4
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.

Kiss (When The Sun Don't Shine)

100% Match

Vengaboys

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – V – IV – I – V – IV) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Bb)
Key BB Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Salvation

74% Match

Westbound Train

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – V – IV – I – V – IV) • Harmonic Key Match (Key F)
Key F Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Sad Song

68% Match

We the Kings

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – V – IV – I – V – IV)
Key C Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Baba Oriley

67% Match

Who

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – V – IV – I – V – IV) • Harmonic Key Match (Key F)
Key F Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Mati Alon-Alon (Koplo)

62% Match

Wira Nagara

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – V – IV – I – V – IV)
Key C
Play arrow_forward

Daylight

61% Match

Taylor Swift

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – V – IV – I – V – IV)
Key C
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

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