The Enemy

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Key: B

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Bm]It's empty in the valley of your heart
[A]The sun, it rises slowly as you walk
[G]Away from all the fears
[Bm]And all the faults you've left behind
[A]The harvest left no food for you to eat
[G]You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see
[Bm]But I have seen the same
[A]I know the shame in your defeat
[A]But I will hold on hope
[G]And I won't let you choke
[G]On the noose around your neck
[Bm]And I'll find strength in pain
[A]And I will change my ways
[G]I'll know my name as it's called again
[G]'Cause I have other things to fill my time
[G]You take what is yours and I'll take mine
[B]Now let me at the truth
[Bm]Which will refresh my broken mind
[A]So tie me to a post and block my ears
[G]I can see widows and orphans through my tears
[G]I know my call despite my faults
[Bm]And despite my growing fears
[A]But I will hold on hope
[G]And I won't let you choke
[G]On the noose around your neck
[Bm]And I'll find strength in pain
[A]And I will change my ways
[G]I'll know my name as it's called again
[G]So come out of your cave walking on your hands
[Bm]And see the world hanging upside down
[A]You can understand dependence
[G]When you know the maker's land
[G]So make your siren's call
[G]And sing all you want
[A]I will not hear what you have to say
[Bm]'Cause I need freedom now
[G]And I need to know how
[G]To live my life as it's meant to be
[A]And I will hold on hope
[G]And I won't let you choke
[G]On the noose around your neck
[Bm]And I'll find strength in pain
[A]And I will change my ways
[G]I'll know my name as it's called again

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key B (B Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 1

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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The Enemy by Mumford & Sons is played in the key of B with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: B (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for The Enemy by Mumford & Sons: sounding in B (Capo Fret 1, shape A#) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in B (Capo on Fret 1 (played in A# shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm, B) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Bm to A 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)

Bm – A – G – I

Song chords:

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Bm A G B

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key B Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key A# Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family B

Diatonic Matrix

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

I B Tonic

ii C#m Supertonic

iii D#m Mediant

IV E Subdominant

V F# Dominant

vi G#m Submediant

vii° A#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Bm, B)

check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: B • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: Bm – A – G – I • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 1

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for The Enemy (Mumford & Sons)?

To play the Easy Chords for The Enemy, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for The Enemy?

The original recording key for The Enemy by Mumford & Sons is B. 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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[Bm]It's empty in the valley of your heart
[A]The sun, it rises slowly as you walk
[G]Away from all the fears
[Bm]And all the faults you've left behind
[A]The harvest left no food for you to eat
[G]You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see
[Bm]But I have seen the same
[A]I know the shame in your defeat
[A]But I will hold on hope
[G]And I won't let you choke
[G]On the noose around your neck
[Bm]And I'll find strength in pain
[A]And I will change my ways
[G]I'll know my name as it's called again
[G]'Cause I have other things to fill my time
[G]You take what is yours and I'll take mine
[B]Now let me at the truth
[Bm]Which will refresh my broken mind
[A]So tie me to a post and block my ears
[G]I can see widows and orphans through my tears
[G]I know my call despite my faults
[Bm]And despite my growing fears
[A]But I will hold on hope
[G]And I won't let you choke
[G]On the noose around your neck
[Bm]And I'll find strength in pain
[A]And I will change my ways
[G]I'll know my name as it's called again
[G]So come out of your cave walking on your hands
[Bm]And see the world hanging upside down
[A]You can understand dependence
[G]When you know the maker's land
[G]So make your siren's call
[G]And sing all you want
[A]I will not hear what you have to say
[Bm]'Cause I need freedom now
[G]And I need to know how
[G]To live my life as it's meant to be
[A]And I will hold on hope
[G]And I won't let you choke
[G]On the noose around your neck
[Bm]And I'll find strength in pain
[A]And I will change my ways
[G]I'll know my name as it's called again