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Sweet Lie

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Key: EM
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Easy Chord Tip: No capo — use open Em chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
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Song Fundamentals
Key Em (E Minor)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 8 Unique Chords
Genre Americana
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Sweet Lie by Max Jury is played in the key of Em. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Em in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Sweet Lie' by Max Jury utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. Replace full barre B major with an ergonomic open B7 (x21202) voicing, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers during long practice sessions. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between A and B: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 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 92 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – ♭VII – VI – IV – i – ♭VII
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Em D C A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Am E B B7

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key EM Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Em without a capo.

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piano Chord Family EM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Em Tonic
ii° F#dim Supertonic
III G Mediant
iv Am Subdominant
v Bm Dominant
VI C Submediant
VII D Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 8 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (B, B7)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: EM • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: i – ♭VII – VI – IV – i – ♭VII • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Sweet Lie (Max Jury)?

To play the Easy Chords for Sweet Lie, 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.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Sweet Lie?

The original recording key for Sweet Lie by Max Jury is EM. 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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