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Transposed: semitones
[Intro]
[Eb] [Db] [Ab] [Eb] [Ab] [Db] [Ab] [Eb]
[Eb]Let's all get [Db]on the dance floor
[Ab]It's not [Eb]gonna be alright
[Ab]Let's all get [Db]on the dance floor
[Ab]'cause the world's [Eb]gonna end tonight
[Eb]They're saying things are [Db]worse than they've ever been
[Ab]It looks like the [Eb]bad guys are gonna win
[Ab]And nobody here [Db]is gettin' out alive
[Ab]So I know what [Eb]I wanna do tonight
[Eb]Life sucks, [Db]so let's dance
[Ab]Life sucks, [Eb]so let's dance
[Ab]Yeah, maybe if we have some [Db]fun, we won't feel so bad
[Ab]Life sucks, [Eb]so let's dance
[Eb]Life sucks, [Db]so let's dance
[Ab]Yeah, maybe if we have some [Eb]fun, we won't feel so bad
[Ab]Let's dance
[Db]♪
[Ab]Well, I've been waking up [Eb]early in the morning lately
[Eb]Going down the list of [Db]all the people that hate me
[Ab]What did I [Eb]do so wrong?
[Ab]How come all of my [Db]friends are gone, gone, gone?
[Ab]And why can't we [Eb]all just get along?
[Eb]We're all different notes, but [Db]we're in the same song
[Ab]Life sucks, [Eb]so let's dance
[Ab]Life sucks, [Db]so let's dance
[Ab]Yeah, maybe if we have some [Eb]fun, we won't feel so bad
[Eb]♪
[Db]Let's all get [Ab]on the dance floor
[Eb]It's all [Ab]gonna be alright
[Db]Let's all get [Ab]on the dance floor
[Eb]'cause we're not [Eb]givin' up the fight
[Db]They're saying things are [Ab]worse than they've ever been
[Eb]It looks like the [Ab]bad guys are gonna win
[Db]And nobody here [Ab]is gettin' out alive
[Eb]So let's have some [Eb]fun before we die
[Db]Let's have some [Ab]fun before we die
[Eb]Life sucks, [Ab]so let's dance
[Db]Life sucks, [Ab]so let's dance
[Eb]Yeah, maybe if we have some [Eb]fun, we won't feel so bad
[Db]Life sucks, [Ab]life sucks
[Eb]So let's [Ab]dance, let's dance
[Db]Life sucks, [Ab]life sucks
[Eb]So let's dance
[Eb]Yeah, maybe if [Db]we have some fun
[Ab]Maybe if we [Eb]have some fun
[Ab]Maybe if we have some [Db]fun, we won't feel so bad
[Ab]Maybe if we have some [Eb]fun, we won't feel so bad
[Eb]Life sucks, [Db]let's dance
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Life Sucks... Let's Dance! by Reel Big Fish is played in the key of Eb with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Eb (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Ab (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Life Sucks... Let's Dance! by Reel Big Fish: sounding in Eb (Capo Fret 3, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Eb (Capo on Fret 3 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Eb, Db, Ab) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Eb to Db requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – Db – IV
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
EbDbAb
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyEBAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 3sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyCOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into C, maintaining Eb sound without complex barre chords.
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pianoChord Family EB
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of EB. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
KEY: EB•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: I – Db – IV•DIFF: 3/5•CAPO: 3
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Life Sucks... Let's Dance!
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Life Sucks... Let's Dance! (Reel Big Fish)?
To play the Easy Chords for Life Sucks... Let's Dance!, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Life Sucks... Let's Dance!?
The original recording key for Life Sucks... Let's Dance! by Reel Big Fish is EB. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
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