Heavy Things

Q: How to play the easy chords for Heavy Things (Phish)?

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

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[C] [G] [C] [G] [C] [G] [Am7] [G] [C] [G] [C] [G] [C] [G] [Am7] [G] [F] [G] [C] [G] [F] [C] [F] [C] [F] [C] [G]

[C]Things are falling [G]down on me
[C]Heavy things I [G]could not see
[C]When I [G]finally came around
[Am7]Something small would [G]pin me down
[C]When I try [G]to step aside
[C]I move to where [G]they'd hoped I'd be
[C]Vanessa calls me [G]on the phone
[Am7]Reminding me [G]I'm not alone
[F]I fuss and [G]quake and cavitate
[C]I try to speak [G]and turn to stone
[F]Tilly reaches [C]through my vest
[F]To do the thing [C]that she does best
[F]She probes and [C]tears my ventricles
[G]Steals my [C]one remaining breath
[G]Things are falling [C]down on me
[G]Heavy things I [C]could not see
[G]When I [Am7]finally came around
[G]Something small would [C]pin me down
[G]When I try [C]to step aside
[G]I move to where [C]they'd hoped I'd be
[G]Stumbling as I [Am7]fall from Grace
[G]She needs my [F]vision to replace
[G]Her ailing sight [C]throughout the night
[G]Leaving two holes [F]in my face
[C]Mary was a [F]friend I'd say
[C]'Til one [F]summer day
[C]She borrowed [G]everything I owned
[C]And then [G]simply ran away,
[C]Things are falling [G]down on me
[C]Heavy things I [G]could not see
[Am7]When I [G]finally came around
[C]Something small would [G]pin me down
[C]When I try [G]to step aside
[C]I move to where [G]they'd hoped I'd be

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Heavy Things

Released 1970

Genre

Band Jam

Songwriter Phish

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Band

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Heavy Things by Phish is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Am7 (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Heavy Things by Phish: 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 (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to F 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)

IV – I – ii – F

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C G Am7 F

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.

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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.

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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: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Terdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (F)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: IV – I – ii – F • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Heavy Things (Phish)?

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

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Heavy Things?

The original recording key for Heavy Things by Phish 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.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Heavy Things

Released 1970

Genre

Band Jam

Songwriter Phish

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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