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When a Man Lies

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R. Kelly verified
Key: EM
110 BPM
E A D G B E
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Song Fundamentals
Key Em (E Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning E A D G B E
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 7 Unique Chords
Genre Pop / Rock
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Time Signature 4/4
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When a Man Lies by R. Kelly is played in the key of Em. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti D (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti Em (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Bm (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut), diikuti C (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni).
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
III – ♭VII – i – v – IV – ii – VI
Song chords:
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G D Em Bm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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A F#m C

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

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

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

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piano Chord Family EM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Em Tonic
ii° F#dim Supertonic
III G Mediant
iv Am Subdominant
v Bm Dominant
VI C Submediant
VII D Subtonic

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 (Bm, F#m)
check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: EM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: III – ♭VII – i – v – IV – ii – VI • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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quiz How to play the easy chords for When a Man Lies (R. Kelly)?

To play the Easy Chords for When a Man Lies, 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 When a Man Lies?

The original recording key for When a Man Lies by R. Kelly is EM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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