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Transposed: semitones
[Gm] [Dm] the w[F]hole way[C] through
Verse 1
The mood is set
ha ha
So you already know what's next
uh huh ah
TV on blast,
Turn it down,
Turn it down
Don't want it to clash,
With my body screaming out
no o o
I know you hearin' it,
hu u uh
You got me moanin' now
I got a secret that I wanna show you, oh
I got a Secrets Imma drop em to the floor, oh
Hook:
No teasin',
You waited long enough
Go deep,
Imma throw it at you,
Can't catch it
Don't hold back,
You know I like it rough
Know I'm feelin' you, huh
Know you liking it, huh
Chorus
So why you standin' over there witcha clothes on,
Baby strip down for me,
Go on take em off
Don't worry baby,
Imma meet you half way,
Cause I know you wanna see me
Verse 2
Almost there,
ha ha
So baby don't stop what you're doing
Uh huh ah
Softer than a motha
Boy I know you wanna touch
Breathing down my neck,
I can tell you wanna no o ow
And now you want it like,
oh o o oh
Want you to feel it now
I got a secret that I wanna show you, ooh
I got Secrets imma drop em to the floor, ooh
Hook:
No teasin,
Rihanna Skin lyrics found on
You waited long enough
Go deep,Imma throw it at ya,
Can't catch it
Don't hold back,You know I like it rough
Know I'm feelin you, huh
Know you liking it, huh
Chorus
So why you standing over there witcha clothes on,
Baby strip down for me,
Go on take em off
Don't worry baby,
Imma meetcha' half way,
Cause I know you wanna see me
Chorus 2
No heels,No shirt,No skirt,
All I'm in is just skin
No jeans,Take em off,
Wanna feel your skin
You a beast, oh
You know that I like that
your skin
Come here baby,
All I wanna see you in is just skin
o o oh oh oh oh your skin
o o oh oh oh oh just skin
o o oh uh oh oh im lovin your skin
oh oh
Bridge
All in baby,
Don't hold nothing back
Wanna take control,
Ain Nothing wrong with that
Say you likin' how I'm feelin'
Gotta tell me that
Just put your skin baby on my skin
Chorus 2
2x:
No heels, No shirt, No skirt,
All I'm in is just skin
No jeans,Take em off,
Wanna feel your skin
You a beast, oh
You know that I like that
Come on baby,
All I wanna see you in is just skin
All I wanna see you in is just skin
All I wanna see you in is just skin
Oooh
All I wanna see you in
All I wanna see you in is your skin, oh
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Skin by Rihanna is played in the key of Gm with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Gm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Dm (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut), diikuti F (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Skin by Rihanna: sounding in Gm without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Gm (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Dm to F 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 – v – VII – C
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
GmDmFC
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 KeyGMAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGMOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of Gm without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family GM
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of GM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
iGmTonic
ii°AdimSupertonic
IIIA#Mediant
ivCmSubdominant
vDmDominant
VID#Submediant
VIIFSubtonic
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle4 chord unik digunakan
check_circleTerdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (F)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: GM•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: i – v – VII – C•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 0
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FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Skin (Rihanna)?
To play the Easy Chords for Skin, 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.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Skin?
The original recording key for Skin by Rihanna is GM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs 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.
