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Transposed: semitones
[Intro]
[G] [Bm] [C] [Em] [D]
[G]Way up in the [Bm]mountains, four thousand feet high
[C]♪
[Em]There's a trail through [D]the trees to a cliff
[G]Where Carolina [Bm]meets the sky
[C]Ooh, and there's a [Em]view I just can't describe
[D]No, we're not there yet, just [G]a few more steps, baby wait
[Bm]Okay, you can [C]open your eyes
[Em]This is it, this is now, [D]this is what I been talkin' 'bout
[G]Lookin' out, can't [Bm]you see forever
[C]You take my hand, [Em]just take it in
[D]This is a [G]moment we won't forget
[Bm]On top of [C]the world, here, together
[Em]If there ever was a time [D]for a perfect kiss, this is it
[G]Girl, I know that you been [Bm]waitin' and talkin' to your friends
[C]♪
[Em]Wonderin' if and wonderin' [D]where and wonderin' when
[G]Well, I've been waitin' too, [Bm]holdin' on to this ring
[C]For the right [Em]words to say
[D]For the right time and place, [G]for me to get on one knee
[Bm]This is it, this is now, [C]this is what I been talkin' 'bout
[Em]Lookin' out, can't [D]you see forever
[G]Take my hand, [Bm]just take it in
[C]This is a [Em]moment we won't forget
[D]On top of [G]the world here together
[Bm]If there ever was a time for [C]a perfect kiss, well this is it
[Em]This is it
[D]Now you're walkin' [G]down the aisle
[Bm]♪
[C]And I can't [Em]help but smile
[D]This is it, this is now, [G]it's what I been talkin' 'bout
[Bm]Lookin' out, I [C]can see forever
[Em]So take my hand, [D]just take it in
[G]This is a [Bm]moment we won't forget
[C]On top of [Em]the world, here, together
[D]Surrounded by our [G]family and our friends
[Bm]If there ever was a [C]time for a perfect kiss
[Em]This is it
[D]This is it
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This Is It by Scotty McCreery is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Bm (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Em (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Am (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for This Is It by Scotty McCreery: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from G to Bm 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 – iii – IV – vi – V – ii
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
GBmCEm
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
DAm
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyGAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.
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pianoChord 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:
IGTonic
iiAmSupertonic
iiiBmMediant
IVCSubdominant
VDDominant
viEmSubmediant
vii°F#dimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle5 chord unik digunakan
check_circleTerdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (Bm)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: G•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: I – iii – IV – vi – V – ii•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 0
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FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for This Is It (Scotty McCreery)?
To play the Easy Chords for This Is It, 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 This Is It?
The original recording key for This Is It by Scotty McCreery is G. 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.
