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I've Been Thinking

Lily Williams verified
Key: AB
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 1 — use G chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
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Song Fundamentals
Key Ab (Ab Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 1
Chord Count 7 Unique Chords
Genre Pop
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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I've Been Thinking by Lily Williams is played in the key of Ab. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Ab, 'I've Been Thinking' by Lily Williams is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 1, enabling guitarists to execute friendly G shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Cm7 barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Abminmaj7 and Cm7: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. 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.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – i – I – i – iii – ♭III+
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Abmaj7 Abm(maj7)7 Cm7 Baug

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Eb/Bb Adim7 Ab

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AB Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler G chord shapes while sounding in Ab.

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piano Chord Family AB

Diatonic Matrix

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

I Ab Tonic
ii Bbm Supertonic
iii Cm Mediant
IV Db Subdominant
V Eb Dominant
vi Fm Submediant
vii° Gdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 7 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (Abmaj7, Cm7, Eb)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Abmaj7, Abm(maj7)7, Baug)
check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – i – I – i – iii – ♭III+ • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 1

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for I've Been Thinking (Lily Williams)?

To play the Easy Chords for I've Been Thinking, 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 I've Been Thinking?

The original recording key for I've Been Thinking by Lily Williams is AB. 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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