Avalanche

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[C] [G] [F] [Am] [C] [Am] [G] [F] [C] [Am] [G] [F] [C] [Am] [G] [F] [G] [F] [G] [F] [G] [C] [F] [G] [C] [F] [G] [C] [F] [G] [F] [G] [F] [G] [F] [G] [F] [C] [Am] [G] [F] [C] [Am] [G] [F] [G] [F] [G] [F] [G] [C] [F] [G] [C] [F] [G] [C] [F] [G] [F] [G] [F] [G] [F] [G] [F] [G] [C] [F] [G] [C] [F] [G] [C] [F] [G] [F] [G] [F] [G] [F] [G] [F]

[C]I found your photograph in [G]a cardboard box in a magazine
[F]I can't remember you, [Am]remember us or anything
[C]I taught you how to [Am]feel, but you just feel numb

[C]They taught you how to [G]feel, but you just feel numb
[F]She comes apart [Am]in the avalanche
[C]Fades out [Am]like a dance
[G]Crawls back [F]into bed
[C]When it's over
[Am]When it's over
[G]When it's over
[F]And it's over
[C]I watch the window and [Am]listen for the sound of cars
[G]I can't remember the last [F]time that it was yours
[G]I taught you how to [F]feel, why do you feel numb
[G]They taught us how to [F]feel, but we just feel numb
[G]She falls apart [C]in the avalanche
[F]Fades out [G]like a dance
[C]Crawls back [F]into bed
[G]When it's over
[C]When it's over
[F]When it's over
[G]It's over
[F]She falls apart [G]in the avalanche
[F]Fades out [G]like a dance
[F]Crawls back [G]into bed
[F]When it's over
[C]It's over
[Am]It's over

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Avalanche

Released 2004

Genre

Alternative Country Country

Songwriter Ryan Adams

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Country

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Avalanche by Ryan Adams is played in the key of G. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Am (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Avalanche by Ryan Adams: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to F 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)

IV – I – ♭VII – ii

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C G F Am

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family G

Diatonic Matrix

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

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: IV – I – ♭VII – ii • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Avalanche (Ryan Adams)?

To play the Easy Chords for Avalanche, 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 Avalanche?

The original recording key for Avalanche by Ryan Adams is G. 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?

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Avalanche

Released 2004

Genre

Alternative Country Country

Songwriter Ryan Adams

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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