Napoleon Says

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To play the Easy Chords for Napoleon Says, 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.

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

[Intro]
[C]

[C]You know [C]your french well
[C]Didn't take any [C]decision so far
[C]Hit me like [C]a freight train
[C]Please consider [C]my request
[C]You do [C]expect a Messiah
[C]You want [C]to be European
[C]I would [C]be your Bonaparte
[C]Don't ever care [C]'bout what Napoleon says
[C]Look out look [C]at look at me
[C]Calm down [C]calm down
[C]I said to [C]myself this time
[C]Look at what [C]you look like
[C]You know it [C]suits you well
[C]♪
[C]Napoleon says to [C]take off your coat
[C]Take off your [C]long johns too
[C]Napoleon says to [C]take off your coat
[C]Take off your [C]long johns too
[C]Look out look [C]at look at me
[C]Calm down [C]calm down
[C]I said to [C]myself this time
[C]Look at what [C]you look like
[C]You know it [C]suits you well
[C]♪
[C]Right hand in [C]a trench coat
[C]Right hand in [C]a trench coat
[C]♪
[C]Napoleon says to [C]come over here
[C]Bring back your [C]long johns too
[C]Napoleon says to [C]come over here
[C]Bring back your [C]long johns too
[C]Look out look [C]at look at me
[C]Calm down [C]calm down
[C]I said to [C]myself this time
[C]Look at what [C]you look like
[C]You know it [C]suits you well
[C]♪
[C]Right hand in [C]a trench coat
[C]Right hand in [C]a trench coat
[C]Look out look [C]out look out
[C]Don't get [C]yourself excited
[C]Calm down calm [C]down calm down
[C]Go get yourself [C]a white horse
[C]Right hand in [C]a trench coat
[C]Right hand in [C]a trench coat

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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 Medium

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 7 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Dance

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Napoleon Says by Phoenix is played in the key of C. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Am (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Fmaj7 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Dm7 (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti C/E (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti F (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Napoleon Says by Phoenix: 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 & Fingering: 100% open chords (C) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from C to G 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)

I – ♭VII – vi – IV – ii – I – IV

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C Bb Am Fmaj7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Dm7 C/E F

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

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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.

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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: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 7 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Bb, F)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Fmaj7)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – ♭VII – vi – IV – ii – I – IV • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Napoleon Says (Phoenix)?

To play the Easy Chords for Napoleon Says, 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 Napoleon Says?

The original recording key for Napoleon Says by Phoenix 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.

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[Intro]
[C]

[C]You know [C]your french well
[C]Didn't take any [C]decision so far
[C]Hit me like [C]a freight train
[C]Please consider [C]my request
[C]You do [C]expect a Messiah
[C]You want [C]to be European
[C]I would [C]be your Bonaparte
[C]Don't ever care [C]'bout what Napoleon says
[C]Look out look [C]at look at me
[C]Calm down [C]calm down
[C]I said to [C]myself this time
[C]Look at what [C]you look like
[C]You know it [C]suits you well
[C]♪
[C]Napoleon says to [C]take off your coat
[C]Take off your [C]long johns too
[C]Napoleon says to [C]take off your coat
[C]Take off your [C]long johns too
[C]Look out look [C]at look at me
[C]Calm down [C]calm down
[C]I said to [C]myself this time
[C]Look at what [C]you look like
[C]You know it [C]suits you well
[C]♪
[C]Right hand in [C]a trench coat
[C]Right hand in [C]a trench coat
[C]♪
[C]Napoleon says to [C]come over here
[C]Bring back your [C]long johns too
[C]Napoleon says to [C]come over here
[C]Bring back your [C]long johns too
[C]Look out look [C]at look at me
[C]Calm down [C]calm down
[C]I said to [C]myself this time
[C]Look at what [C]you look like
[C]You know it [C]suits you well
[C]♪
[C]Right hand in [C]a trench coat
[C]Right hand in [C]a trench coat
[C]Look out look [C]out look out
[C]Don't get [C]yourself excited
[C]Calm down calm [C]down calm down
[C]Go get yourself [C]a white horse
[C]Right hand in [C]a trench coat
[C]Right hand in [C]a trench coat