What Went Wrong

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To play the Easy Chords for What Went Wrong, 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.

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Mindy Smith verified

Key: AB

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

Note: during the bridge, the D# chord is played for one and a half measure, after
which C# and G# are each played for an entire measure This sequence is then repeated

Listen to the record to figure out an appropiate strumming pattern

[G#][G#sus4][G#][G#sus4]

[G#]Looking for a [G#sus4]way to fill my day
[G#]I drink a little [G#sus4]to dull the pain
[C#]But I [G#]feel [G#sus4]the same
[G#]So I go to the [G#sus4]kitchen for another round
[G#]Drink every drop [G#sus4]hoping that I'll drown
[C#]And [G#]hoping I'll [G#sus4]be found

[A#m]And here I a[G#m] all alone
[A#] Meven if I ran [G#]away from home
[A#m]It won't change [D#]what went wrong

[G#][G#sus4][G#][G#sus4]

[G#]I stumble into bed and [G#sus4] think about the past
[G#]I'm still wondering [G#sus4] why it didn't last
[C#]Why I [G#]failed [G#sus4]the test
[G#]I gave it all I had [G#sus4]but it was not enough
[G#]It didn't make me strong [G#sus4] it didn't make me tough
[C#]It's [G#]just [G#sus4]stupid love

[A#m]And here I a[G#m] all alone
[A#] Meven if I ran [G#]away from home
[A#m]It won't change [D#]what went wrong

[G#][G#sus4][G#][G#sus4]

[D#]It ended [C#]sad it [G#]ended cold
[D#]Couldn't [C#]win still I [G#]didn't fold

[A#m]And here I a[G#m] all alone
[A#] Meven if I ran [G#]away from home
[A#m]It won't change [D#]what went wrong

[G#][G#sus4][G#][G#sus4]

[G#]What [G#sus4] [G#]went [G#sus4]wrong
[G#]What went wrong

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Stupid Love

Released 2025

Genre

Acoustic Pop Ectofolk

Songwriter Mindy Smith

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 1 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key Ab (Ab Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 1

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Acoustic Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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What Went Wrong by Mindy Smith is played in the key of Ab. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Ab (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Absus4 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Bbm (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti Eb (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for What Went Wrong by Mindy Smith: sounding in Ab (Capo Fret 1, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Ab (Capo on Fret 1 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (G#, C#, G#m) with open cowboy substitutions (partial G# shape, open C#7 voicing, open G#m7 voicing) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G# to G#sus4 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)

I – IV – ii – i – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Ab Absus4 C# Bbm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Abm Eb

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

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 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 5 barre chord shapes (Ab, C#, Bbm)

check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: AB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – IV – ii – i – V • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 1

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for What Went Wrong (Mindy Smith)?

To play the Easy Chords for What Went Wrong, 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 What Went Wrong?

The original recording key for What Went Wrong by Mindy Smith 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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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Stupid Love

Released 2025

Genre

Acoustic Pop Ectofolk

Songwriter Mindy Smith

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 1 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Chord Nada Dasar G# Alternative By Contributor

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piano Chord Family AB

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

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