ChordGitar.in
+ Submit Chord

Nightlife

Phantogram verified
Key: G
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Transpose
0
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
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?
music_note
Capo 5 Recommended Musician's Pick

Playing with Capo on 5th Fret?

Get clear, buzz-free intonation with high-quality guitar gear.

Kyser Quick-Change Capo
→
Interactive Video Masterclass
14-Day Free Access

Want step-by-step video tutorials for Nightlife?

Learn exact strumming patterns, fingerpicking techniques, and solo tabs with slow-motion multi-angle video lessons.

Start Free Lesson →

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key G (G Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 6 Unique Chords
Genre Indietronica
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
Nightlife by Phantogram is played in the key of G. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Em (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Bm (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).
school

Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Nightlife by Phantogram: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

  • check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
  • check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm, B) with open cowboy substitutions (open Bm7 (x20202), open B7 (x21202)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
  • check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Em 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)
I – vi – iii – II – V – III
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
G Em Bm A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
D B

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

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

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family G

Diatonic Matrix

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

I G Tonic
ii Am Supertonic
iii Bm Mediant
IV C Subdominant
V D Dominant
vi Em Submediant
vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Bm, B)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – vi – iii – II – V – III • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Nightlife

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Nightlife (Phantogram)?

To play the Easy Chords for Nightlife, 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 Nightlife?

The original recording key for Nightlife by Phantogram is G. 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 →

Nightlife - Phantogram

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Nightlife by Phantogram on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
Nightlife expand_less

More Songs by Phantogram verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Phantogram.

View All (12 Songs)

You Don’t Get Me High Anymore

KEY EM

Phantogram

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Don't Move

KEY C

Phantogram

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Answer

KEY D

Phantogram

Medium
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Glowing

KEY BB

Phantogram

Easy
• Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Same Old Blues

KEY A

Phantogram

Medium
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

You're Mine

KEY BBM

Phantogram

Medium
• Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Indietronica Genre music_note

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

Explore Indietronica

Have A Good Summer (Without Me)

KEY C

Valley

Easy
• Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

V.A.L.I.S. Bloc Party

KEY C

Bloc Party feat. Bloc Party

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Hunnybee

KEY D

Unknown Mortal Orchestra

Advanced
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Criminal

KEY C

Uh Huh Her

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Covered

KEY BB

Uh Huh Her

Easy
• Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Say So

KEY C

Uh Huh Her feat. Uh Huh Her

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

All I Am

58% Match

Jess Glynne

insights 5 Identical Chords (G, Em, Bm)
Key A
Play arrow_forward

1 2 3

57% Match

Plain White Ts

insights 4 Identical Chords (G, Bm, A) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Zona Nyaman (OST. Filosofi Kopi 2)

56% Match

Fourtwnty

insights 5 Identical Chords (G, Bm, A) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Every Time You Go Away

56% Match

Paul Young

insights 6 Identical Chords (G, Em, Bm) • Harmonic Key Match (Key G)
Key G
Play arrow_forward

Masa Lalu

53% Match

Zizan

insights 5 Identical Chords (G, Em, Bm) • Harmonic Key Match (Key G)
Key G
Play arrow_forward

Tonight Is The Night

52% Match

Betty Wright

insights 5 Identical Chords (G, Em, Bm) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D
Play arrow_forward

Songs in Key of G piano

Collection of other popular songs with the root key G.

All Songs in Key of G

The Stroke

KEY G

Billy Squier

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Creep

KEY G

Radiohead feat. Radiohead

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Every Time You Go Away

KEY G

Paul Young

Intermediate
Play arrow_forward

Masa Lalu

KEY G

Zizan

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Maaf

KEY G

Zevy Manaf

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Menahan Rindu

KEY G

Zinidin Zidan feat. Yaya Nadila

Easy
• Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Songs with Similar Chord Vocabulary music_cast

Master the chords of this song, and you can instantly play these following songs.

1 2 3

KEY D

Plain White Ts

Easy
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Tetap Dalam Jiwa

KEY C

Isyana Sarasvati

Easy
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Cant Take My Eyes Off You

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

KEY D

Betty Wright

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Chords for Medium Level & Similar Progressions tune

Selection of songs with Medium difficulty level ideal for practicing finger agility.

Filter Medium Level

1 2 3

KEY D

Plain White Ts

Easy
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Tetap Dalam Jiwa

KEY C

Isyana Sarasvati

Easy
• Capo 4
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

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