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[Intro]
[Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [G] [Dm] [G] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [G] [Dm] [G] [A5] [Am] [A5] [G] [A5] [Am] [G] [A5] [Am] [A5] [G] [A5] [Am] [G] [A5] [F] [Am] [Dm] [F] [Am] [Dm] [F] [Am] [Dm] [A5] [F] [Am] [Dm] [A5] [F] [A5] [Am] [C] [F] [A5] [Am] [C] [Dm] [F] [Bb] [C] [Dm] [F] [Bb] [C] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [Am] [A5] [G] [Dm] [G] [A5] [Am] [A5] [G] [A5] [Am] [G] [A5] [Am] [A5] [G] [A5] [Am] [G] [A5] [F] [Am] [Dm] [F] [Am] [Dm] [F] [Am] [Dm] [A5] [F] [Am] [Dm] [A5] [Dm] [F] [Bb] [C] [Dm] [F] [Bb] [C] [Dm] [F] [Bb] [C] [Dm] [F] [Bb] [C]
[Am]You make me [A5]lose my buttons
[Am]Oh yeah, you [A5]make me spit
[Am]I don't like [A5]my clothes anymore
[Am]We're spending [A5]time and money
[Am]Yeah, you're [A5]colder than yourself
[Am] Know we're moving, [A5]now we're taking control
[Am]You make me [A5]lose my buttons
[Am]Oh yeah, you [A5]make me spit
[G]I don't like [Dm]my clothes anymore
[G]You take me [A5]to New Orleans
[Am]Yeah, you put [A5]me to the test
[Am]I know what [A5]my heart is for
[Am]You reach out [A5]for a blanket
[Am]I say girl [A5]you've got something
[Am]I love how [A5]you wear it
[Am] Know we're spending [A5]time and money
[Am]Yeah, you're [A5]colder than yourself
[Am] Know we're moving, [A5]now we're taking control
[G]Love will [Dm]get you down
[G]My love's [A5]a laboratory
[Am]I set all [A5]my pets free
[G]So baby, you [A5]should sleep with me
[Am]I make trips [G]to the bathroom
[A5]And my friends [Am]don't have true grit
[A5]I am speckled [G]like a leopard
[A5]Put a lid [Am]on Shirley Temple
[G]Yeah, you [A5]make sleek kills
[F]Yeah, you [Am]travel, you travel
[Dm]You park me [F]in your Buick
[Am]You sing songs [Dm]into my lips
[F]Well, I am [Am]speckled like a leopard
[Dm]Just like [A5]a leopard
[F]Trust will [Am]get you down
[Dm]I love [A5]the way
[F]You put me [A5]in the big house
[Am]I love [C]the way
[F]You put me [A5]in the big house
[Am]If I [C]get there early
[Dm]Will it be [F]the right time?
[Bb]Our heaven [C]is just waiting
[Dm]So put your [F]hand into mine
[Bb]If I [C]get too surly
[Am]Will you take [A5]that in stride?
[Am] Your boat is [A5]just there waiting
[Am]So put your [A5]little hand in mine
[Am]And speak when [A5]you're spoken of
[Am]Catch up on [A5]your sleep, girl
[Am]When you wear [A5]that body glove
[Am]You're acting [A5]on initiative
[Am]And you're spelling [A5]out your love
[G]You shouldn't be [Dm]alone in there
[G]You could [A5]be above ground
[Am]All I want is to [A5]be the very best for you
[G]Oh yeah, all I want is [A5]to do the very best by you
[Am]Oh, there's time
[G]There'll be no [A5]life of crime
[Am]Don't rain [A5]on me tonight
[G]Circle around me now, [A5]baby, it'll be ok
[Am]'Cause we all [G]go downtown sometimes
[A5]Somehow, baby, we'll [F]beat this mess
[Am]It's the time, fuck the [Dm]surface to meet the specialist
[F]That time [Am]away from me
[Dm]Will get [F]you down
[Am]I love the way you [Dm]put me in the big house
[A5]I love the way you [F]put me in the big house
[Am]If I [Dm]get there early
[A5]Will it be [Dm]the right time?
[F]Our heaven [Bb]is just waiting
[C]So put your [Dm]hand into mine
[F]If I [Bb]get too surly
[C]Will you take [Dm]that in stride?
[F]Our boat is [Bb]just there waiting
[C]So put your [Dm]little hand in mine
[F]And speak when [Bb]you're spoken of
[C]Catch up [Am]on your sleep
[A5]When you wear [Am]that body glove
[A5]You're acting [Am]on initiative
[A5]And you're spelling [Am]out your love
[A5]You shouldn't be [Am]alone in there
[A5]You could [Am]be above ground
[A5]If you're [Am]frustrated, then go
[A5]If you're [Am]frustrated, then go
[A5]♪
[G]Honey bee, you should [Dm]be through with this
[G]Your packaged eyes, [A5]your vicious lips
[Am]You could be young, [A5]but you're out of touch
[Am]If this love's been [A5]done, then what's your rush?
[Am]I'm a specialist in hope, [A5]and I'm registered to vote
[Am]Why don't you [A5]come into my barrio?
[Am]We'll see if [A5]we can float
[Am]I'm a specialist in hope, [A5]and I'm registered to vote
[Am]Why don't you [A5]come into my barrio?
[Am]We'll see if [A5]you can float
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infoAbout This Song
Song Fundamentals
KeyA (A Major)
Tempo / BPM
110 BPM (Approx.)
TuningStandard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature4/4
Difficulty LevelMedium
Capo PositionNo Capo
Chord Count7 Unique Chords
GenreAlternative
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Strumming Pattern↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Specialist - B-Side - 2012 Remaster by Interpol is played in the key of A. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A5 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Specialist - B-Side - 2012 Remaster by Interpol: sounding in A without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in A (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F, Bb) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211), Bbmaj7 or open A shape with capo) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from A5 to F 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 – I – ♭VII – iv – VI – III – ♭II
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
AmA5GDm
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
FCBb
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyAAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyAOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of A without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family A
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of A. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
quizHow to play the easy chords for Specialist - B-Side - 2012 Remaster (Interpol)?
To play the Easy Chords for Specialist - B-Side - 2012 Remaster, 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.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Specialist - B-Side - 2012 Remaster?
The original recording key for Specialist - B-Side - 2012 Remaster by Interpol is A. 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.
