Growing Up

Q: How to play the easy chords for Growing Up (Passafire)?

To play the Easy Chords for Growing Up, 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.

Q: 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.

Passafire verified

Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Transpose

Notation

Capo

Instrument

speed

auto_awesome

Easy Chord Tip: Place Capo on Fret to play open chord shapes ().

CHORD DIAGRAMS

volume_up Click chord to hear sound

tune Transposed: semitones

[G]I need to clear my [Bm]head of all of this
[C]Take the gloves off [D]and come to grips
[Em]There's no question [C]what the answer is
[G]I just hope that [Bm]I can answer it
[C]When it comes time [D]to take a stand
[Em]Will it be [C]another poker hand?
[G]Set me up just [Bm]to take the fall
[C]Think it's short but [D]it's way too tall
[Em]Growing up [C]is overrated
[G]The more I do, [Bm]the more I hate it
[C]And I know [D]you can't debate it
[Em]Young and [C]dumb forever (forever)
[G]♪
[Bm]I need to take back [C]all the things I said
[D]When my voice was [Em]loud and face was red
[C]Never meant [G]to be insensitive
[Bm]Come on and [C]get back into bed
[D]Riding waves [Em]of uncertainty
[C]Catching burns in [G]the third degree
[Bm]This is what it [C]is and always will
[D]So come on, I've [Em]got some space to fill
[C]Growing up [G]is overrated
[Bm]The more I do, [C]the more I hate it
[D]And I know [Em]you can't debate it
[C]Young and [G]dumb forever (forever)
[Bm]Ooh-whoa, oh-oh
[C]Ooh-whoa, oh-oh
[D]Ooh-whoa, oh-oh
[Em]Ooh-whoa, oh-oh
[C]Growing up [G]is overrated
[Bm]The more I do, [C]the more I hate it
[D]And I know [Em]you can't debate it
[C]Young and [G]dumb forever (forever)
[Bm](Ooh-whoa, oh-oh)
[C]Growing up is [D]overrated (ooh-whoa, oh-oh)
[Em]The more I do, the [C]more I hate it (ooh-whoa, oh-oh)
[G]And I know you [Bm]can't debate it (ooh-whoa, oh-oh)
[C]Young and [D]dumb forever (forever)

Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

play_circle Passafire Open on YouTube open_in_new

YouTube Spotify

Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Growing Up

Released 2017

Genre

Coast East

Songwriter Passafire

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

View →

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 No Capo

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Coast

graphic_eq

Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

auto_awesome

Growing Up by Passafire is played in the key of C. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Em (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna).

school

Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Growing Up by Passafire: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm) with open cowboy substitutions (open Bm7 (x20202)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to Bm 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.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

V – vii – I – II – iii

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

G Bm C D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

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

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

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

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

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 5 chord unik digunakan

check_circle Terdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (Bm)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: V – vii – I – II – iii • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Growing Up

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Growing Up (Passafire)?

To play the Easy Chords for Growing Up, 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 Growing Up?

The original recording key for Growing Up by Passafire 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.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.

Open on YouTube →

Growing Up - Passafire

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Growing Up by Passafire on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify

Growing Up expand_less

play_circle Passafire Open on YouTube open_in_new

YouTube Spotify

Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Growing Up

Released 2017

Genre

Coast East

Songwriter Passafire

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

View →

More Songs by Passafire verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Passafire.

View All (10 Songs)

Who You Know

Passafire

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Coast that are frequently played.

Explore Coast

Music & Me

KEY G#M

Selection of songs using the harmonic progression pattern V – vii – I – II – iii.

Killing Me To Love You

KEY D

Vancouver Sleep Clinic

Medium

• Capo 2

Play arrow_forward

What You Said

KEY F

The Dear Hunter

Easy

Play arrow_forward

I'm Ready

Tina Turner

Damn Drunk

KEY F

Ronnie Dunn

Easy

Play arrow_forward

Bishops Avenue

KEY C

Rose Betts

Easy

Play arrow_forward

These Streets

Paolo Nutini

Songs in Key of C piano

Collection of other popular songs with the root key C.

All Songs in Key of C

Tetap Dalam Jiwa

KEY C

KEY C

Frankie Valli feat. Frankie Valli

Advanced

Play arrow_forward

If You Love Her

KEY C

Forest Blakk

Easy

Play arrow_forward

The Stroke

KEY G

Billy Squier

Easy

Play arrow_forward

Tonight Is The Night

Betty Wright

Forest Blakk

The Stroke

KEY G

Billy Squier

Easy

Play arrow_forward

First Date

KEY C

Blink-182 feat. Blink-182

Easy

Play arrow_forward

Shout To The Lord

KEY F

Hillsong Worship

Easy

Play arrow_forward

[G]I need to clear my [Bm]head of all of this
[C]Take the gloves off [D]and come to grips
[Em]There's no question [C]what the answer is
[G]I just hope that [Bm]I can answer it
[C]When it comes time [D]to take a stand
[Em]Will it be [C]another poker hand?
[G]Set me up just [Bm]to take the fall
[C]Think it's short but [D]it's way too tall
[Em]Growing up [C]is overrated
[G]The more I do, [Bm]the more I hate it
[C]And I know [D]you can't debate it
[Em]Young and [C]dumb forever (forever)
[G]♪
[Bm]I need to take back [C]all the things I said
[D]When my voice was [Em]loud and face was red
[C]Never meant [G]to be insensitive
[Bm]Come on and [C]get back into bed
[D]Riding waves [Em]of uncertainty
[C]Catching burns in [G]the third degree
[Bm]This is what it [C]is and always will
[D]So come on, I've [Em]got some space to fill
[C]Growing up [G]is overrated
[Bm]The more I do, [C]the more I hate it
[D]And I know [Em]you can't debate it
[C]Young and [G]dumb forever (forever)
[Bm]Ooh-whoa, oh-oh
[C]Ooh-whoa, oh-oh
[D]Ooh-whoa, oh-oh
[Em]Ooh-whoa, oh-oh
[C]Growing up [G]is overrated
[Bm]The more I do, [C]the more I hate it
[D]And I know [Em]you can't debate it
[C]Young and [G]dumb forever (forever)
[Bm](Ooh-whoa, oh-oh)
[C]Growing up is [D]overrated (ooh-whoa, oh-oh)
[Em]The more I do, the [C]more I hate it (ooh-whoa, oh-oh)
[G]And I know you [Bm]can't debate it (ooh-whoa, oh-oh)
[C]Young and [D]dumb forever (forever)