Halfway Down

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Key: D

Tuning: Standard

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Verse 1]
[D]Raindrops on [C]the treetops
[A7]Waiting there [G]to fall
[D]I know [A7]how they're feeling
[G]But I'm only, yes [D]I'm only, halfway down
[A7]Fighting with [G]the devil
[D]Harder all [G]the time
[D]Sinkin' to [A7]his level
[D]But I'm only, yes [G]I'm only, halfway down
[D]Halfway down, just [A7]a getting started
[D]Yes I'm beginning [C]on my journey now
[A7]But I've only [G]gotten halfway down
[D]Halfway down, just [G]a little bit farther
[A]Well I believe you [D]better catch me now
[G]'Cause I'm only [D]going halfway down
[A7]Sippin' shallow water
[G]Sharks out [D]for the kill
[G]Almost hittin' bottom
[D]But I'm only, yes [A7]I'm only, halfway down
[D]Halfway down, just [G]a getting started
[D]Yes I'm beginning [A7]on my journey now
[D]But I've only [G]gotten halfway down
[D]Halfway down, just [A7]a little bit farther
[D]Well I believe you [A7]better catch me now
[D]'Cause I'm only going halfway down
[A7]Yeah I hope you [D]better catch me now
[C]'Cause I'm only going halfway down
[A7]Yes I'm only [G]going halfway down
[D]Yes I'm only going halfway down

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album When Fallen Angels Fly

Released 1994

Genre

Country Country Dawn

Songwriter Patty Loveless

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Song Fundamentals

Key D (D Major)

Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Country

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Halfway Down by Patty Loveless is played in the key of D. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti A7 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Halfway Down by Patty Loveless: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (D, C, A7, G, A) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from D to C requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 66 BPM before accelerating to studio 92 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – ♭VII – V – IV – V

Song chords:

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D C A7 G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

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

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: D • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: I – ♭VII – V – IV – V • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Halfway Down (Patty Loveless)?

To play the Easy Chords for Halfway Down, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Halfway Down?

The original recording key for Halfway Down by Patty Loveless is D. 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 When Fallen Angels Fly

Released 1994

Genre

Country Country Dawn

Songwriter Patty Loveless

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 2 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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