Looking For Space

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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On the road of experience,
[G]I'm trying [C]to find [Cmaj9]my own way.
[Am]Sometimes I [F]wish that [G]I could fly away.
When I think that I'm moving,
[F]Suddenly [G]things [C]stand [Cmaj9]still.
I'm afraid 'cause I think they alway will.
[F]And I'm looking for space,
[G]And to [C]find out [Cmaj9]who I am.
[F]And I'm looking to know and understand.
[F]It's [G]a [C]sweet, [Cmaj9]sweet [Am]dream.
[F]Sometimes [G]I'm [C]almost [Cmaj9]there.
[Am]Sometimes I [F]fly like [G]an eagle
[F]And sometimes [Csus2]I'm deep [Cmaj9]in despair.
All alone in the universe,
[F]Sometimes [Csus2]that's [Cmaj9]how it seems.
[F]I [G]get [C]lost [Cmaj9]in [Am]the sadness and the screams.
[F]Then I look in the center,
Suddenly everything's clear.
I find myself in the sunshine and my dreams.
[F]And I'm looking for space,
[G]And to [C]find out [Cmaj9]who I am.
[F]And I'm looking to know and understand.
[F]It's [G]a [C]sweet, [Cmaj9]sweet [Am]dream.
[F]Sometimes [G]I'm [C]almost [Cmaj9]there.
[Am]Sometimes I [F]fly like [G]an eagle
[F]And sometimes [Csus2]I'm deep [Cmaj9]in despair.
On the road of experience,
[F]Join [G]in [C]the [Cmaj9]living day.
[F]If [G]there's [C]an [Cmaj9]answer,
It's just that it's just that way.
[F]When you're looking for space,
[G]And to [C]find out [Cmaj9]who you are.
[F]When you're looking to try and reach the stars.
[F]It's [G]a [C]sweet, [Cmaj9]sweet, [Am]sweet dream.
[F]Sometimes [G]I'm [C]almost [Cmaj9]there.
[Am]Sometimes I [F]fly like [G]an eagle
[F]And sometimes [Csus2]I'm deep [Cmaj9]in despair.
[Am]Sometimes I [F]fly like [G]an eagle.
[F]Like [G]an [C]eagle
[F]I [G]go [C]flying
High.

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 1

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Classic Country Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Looking For Space by John Denver is played in the key of C. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Am (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti F (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Csus2 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Looking For Space by John Denver: sounding in C (Capo Fret 1, shape B) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C (Capo on Fret 1 (played in B shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Am to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

vi – IV – V – I

Song chords:

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Am F G C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Csus2

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key B Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler B chord shapes while sounding in C.

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piano Chord Family C

Diatonic Matrix

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

I C Tonic

ii Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Csus2)

check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: vi – IV – V – I • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 1

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Looking For Space (John Denver)?

To play the Easy Chords for Looking For Space, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Looking For Space?

The original recording key for Looking For Space by John Denver is C. 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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On the road of experience,
[G]I'm trying [C]to find [Cmaj9]my own way.
[Am]Sometimes I [F]wish that [G]I could fly away.
When I think that I'm moving,
[F]Suddenly [G]things [C]stand [Cmaj9]still.
I'm afraid 'cause I think they alway will.
[F]And I'm looking for space,
[G]And to [C]find out [Cmaj9]who I am.
[F]And I'm looking to know and understand.
[F]It's [G]a [C]sweet, [Cmaj9]sweet [Am]dream.
[F]Sometimes [G]I'm [C]almost [Cmaj9]there.
[Am]Sometimes I [F]fly like [G]an eagle
[F]And sometimes [Csus2]I'm deep [Cmaj9]in despair.
All alone in the universe,
[F]Sometimes [Csus2]that's [Cmaj9]how it seems.
[F]I [G]get [C]lost [Cmaj9]in [Am]the sadness and the screams.
[F]Then I look in the center,
Suddenly everything's clear.
I find myself in the sunshine and my dreams.
[F]And I'm looking for space,
[G]And to [C]find out [Cmaj9]who I am.
[F]And I'm looking to know and understand.
[F]It's [G]a [C]sweet, [Cmaj9]sweet [Am]dream.
[F]Sometimes [G]I'm [C]almost [Cmaj9]there.
[Am]Sometimes I [F]fly like [G]an eagle
[F]And sometimes [Csus2]I'm deep [Cmaj9]in despair.
On the road of experience,
[F]Join [G]in [C]the [Cmaj9]living day.
[F]If [G]there's [C]an [Cmaj9]answer,
It's just that it's just that way.
[F]When you're looking for space,
[G]And to [C]find out [Cmaj9]who you are.
[F]When you're looking to try and reach the stars.
[F]It's [G]a [C]sweet, [Cmaj9]sweet, [Am]sweet dream.
[F]Sometimes [G]I'm [C]almost [Cmaj9]there.
[Am]Sometimes I [F]fly like [G]an eagle
[F]And sometimes [Csus2]I'm deep [Cmaj9]in despair.
[Am]Sometimes I [F]fly like [G]an eagle.
[F]Like [G]an [C]eagle
[F]I [G]go [C]flying
High.