Long White Cross

Q: How to play the easy chords for Long White Cross (Pluto)?

To play the Easy Chords for Long White Cross, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: CM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Verse 1]
[Cm]We keep [Eb]this so dramatic
[Ab]Its purpose [F]will be added
[Cm]Cheap whores, [Eb]fall asleep, walls
[Ab]Profession or performance
[F]You walk [Cm]upon the waters
[Eb]We saw by [Ab]the sea shore
[F]Now it's time [Cm]for the rains
[Eb]To keep falling, [Ab]keep falling on me
[F]I'm tired [Cm]and ashamed
[Eb]So please call me, [Ab]please call me again, again
[F]The system's [Cm]so erractic
[Eb]Paint the [A] bearth with static
[F]City glows as [Cm]the season slows
[Eb]In pretty [Ab]little boxes
[F]We poison [Cm]all the chocolates
[Eb]She wants [Ab]what she wants
[F]Now it's time
[Cm]I caught on, [Ab]too tired, so high
[Cm]You won, you lost, [Bb]the long white cross
[F]Too kind [Ab]she was
[Cm] Know it's gone so [Bb]long so long so long
[F]The readers [Ab]on the pavement
[Cm]Suggest that [Bb]we're all tainted
[F]Empty yield [Cm]in black fields
[Eb]These common [Ab]weak bubbles
[F]Drench the [Cm]wooden supples
[Eb]Loosen the noose [Ab]it's like fickle deuce
[F]Now it's time [Cm]for the rains
[Eb]To keep falling, [Ab]keep falling on me
[F]I'm tired [Cm]and ashamed
[Eb] [Ab] [F]
So please call me, please call me again, again
[Ab]I caught on, [Cm]too tired, so high
[Bb]You won, you lost, [F]the long white cross
[Ab]Too kind [Cm]she was
[Bb] [F] [Ab]
Know it's gone so long so long so long
[Cm]You won, you lost, [Bb]the long white cross
[F]Too kind [Ab]she was

[Outro]
[Cm] [Bb] [F]

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Single

Released 2005

Genre

Kiwi Kiwi Rock

Songwriter Pluto

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Song Fundamentals

Key Cm (C Minor)

Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 3

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Kiwi

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Long White Cross by Pluto is played in the key of Cm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Cm, 'Long White Cross' by Pluto is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Am shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Cm and Eb: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 92 BPM.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Long White Cross by Pluto: sounding in Cm (Capo Fret 3, shape Am) at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Cm (Capo on Fret 3 (played in Am shape)) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Cm, Eb, Ab) with open cowboy substitutions (Ebmaj7 or C shape at capo 3, Abmaj7 or G shape at capo 1) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Cm to Eb 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 – III – VI – IV

Song chords:

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Cm Eb Ab F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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A Bb

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key CM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining Cm sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family CM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Cm Tonic

ii° Ddim Supertonic

III D# Mediant

iv Fm Subdominant

v Gm Dominant

VI G# Submediant

VII A# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 5 barre chord shapes (Cm, Eb, Ab)

check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

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KEY: CM • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: i – III – VI – IV • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Long White Cross (Pluto)?

To play the Easy Chords for Long White Cross, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Long White Cross?

The original recording key for Long White Cross by Pluto is CM. 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 Single

Released 2005

Genre

Kiwi Kiwi Rock

Songwriter Pluto

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

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quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

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