Yellow Bike

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Pedro The Lion verified

Key: E

Tuning: Standard

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[Intro]
[E]

[Verse 1]
[A]On a desert [E]Christmas morning 1981
[B]One month shy of six years old
[F#m]In the valley [A]of the sun
[E]My first two wheel bicycle stood by the tree
[F#m]My heart thumping [A]in my chest
[B]Though I'd tried I couldn't ride one yet

[Instrumental 1]
[A]♪
[E]Out on our street when my [B]dad let go of the seat
[F#m]I rode off [A]and down the road
[E]Somehow I never went back home
[F#m]But I remember [A]what it was like
[B]Astride my yellow bike

[Chorus 1]
[E]First freedom, [A]second life
[E]All the places [A]I could ride
[G#m]Leaving early, [C#m]packing light
[B]That little [A]ache inside
[A/G#]My kingdom for [F#m]someone to ride with
[A]♪

[Instrumental 2]
[E]Now a highwayman who traded in his handlebars
[A]Going back and forth
[E]In vans and rental cars
[A]On the 10 the 5 the 90 and the 95
In love with every stretch of road
But when I drive them on my own

[Verse 2]
[E]They remind me [B]what it was like
[F#m]Astride that [A]yellow bike
[E]My kingdom [F#m]for someone
[A]Some folks [B]are loners
[A]And you [E]learn from them
[F#m]If you've always [A]been a joiner

[Chorus 2]
[G#m]On the move again
[C#m]But if you keep your legs pumping
[B]Despite everything
[A]Well you can take that sting
[A/G#]You can [F#m]make it swing
[A]Just remember what it was like

[Bridge]
[G#m]Astride that yellow bike
[F#m]First freedom, second life
[E]All the places [A]I could ride
[G#m]Leaving early, packing light
[F#m]That little [A]ache inside
[B]My kingdom for someone to ride with

[Chorus 3]
[E]I'd trade my [A]kingdom for someone [E]to ride with
[A] [G#m] [C#m] [B]
[A] [A/G#] [F#m] [A]
[F#m] [Am] [E]

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Phoenix

Released 2019

Genre

Emo Indie

Songwriter Pedro The Lion

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key E (E Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 8 Unique Chords

Genre Emo

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Yellow Bike by Pedro The Lion is played in the key of E with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: E (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti A (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti B (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti F#m (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti G#m (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti C#m (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti A/G# (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Yellow Bike by Pedro The Lion: sounding in E (Capo Fret 4, shape C) at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in E (Capo on Fret 4 (played in C shape)) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B, F#m, G#m) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from E to B 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 – IV – V – ii – iii – vi – IV – Am

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

E A B F#m

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

G#m C#m A/G# Am

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key E Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into C, maintaining E sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family E

Diatonic Matrix

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

I E Tonic

ii F#m Supertonic

iii G#m Mediant

IV A Subdominant

V B Dominant

vi C#m Submediant

vii° D#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 8 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (B, F#m, G#m)

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: E • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – V – ii – iii – vi – IV – Am • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Yellow Bike (Pedro The Lion)?

To play the Easy Chords for Yellow Bike, 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 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Yellow Bike?

The original recording key for Yellow Bike by Pedro The Lion is E. 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 Phoenix

Released 2019

Genre

Emo Indie

Songwriter Pedro The Lion

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 4 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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