This Charming Man

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Verse 1]
[C]Punctured bicycle on [C7]a hillside desolate
[Fmaj7]Will nature make a [F6]man of me yet?
[Am]When in [G]this charming car
[C]This charming man
[C7]Why pamper [C]life's complexity
[C7]When the [Fmaj7]leather runs smooth
[G]On the [Fmaj7]passenger seat?
[F6]I would [C]go out tonight
[C7]But I haven't got [C]a stitch to wear
[C7]This man said, "It's gruesome
[Fmaj]That someone so [F6]handsome should care"
[C]A jumped-up pantry boy who never knew his place
[C7]He said, [C]"Return the rings"
[C7]He knows so much about these things
[Fmaj7]He knows so [F6]much about these things
[Pre Chorus]I would go out tonight
[C]But I haven't got [C7]a stitch to wear
[Cb]This man said, "It's gruesome
[C7]That someone so [Fmaj7]handsome should care"
[F6]Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
[C]This charming man
[C7]Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
[C]This charming man
[C7]Ah, a jumped-up pantry boy [Fmaj7]who never knew his place
[F6]He said, [Am]"Return the ring"
[C]He knows so [Fmaj7]much about these things
[Am]He knows so [Fmaj7]much about these things
[Am]He knows so much about these things

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 8 Unique Chords

Genre Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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This Charming Man by Smiths is played in the key of C. Arranged in the natural sounding key of C in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'This Charming Man' by Smiths utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (C, C7, Fmaj7, F6, Am, G, Fmaj, Cb), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between C and C7: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for This Charming Man by Smiths: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (C, C7, Fmaj7, F6, Am, G, Fmaj, Cb) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from C to C7 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)

I – IV – vi – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C C7 Fmaj7 F6

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Am G Fmaj B

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family C

Diatonic Matrix

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

I C Tonic

ii Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 8 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Fmaj7, B)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Fmaj7)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – IV – vi – V • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for This Charming Man (Smiths)?

To play the Easy Chords for This Charming Man, 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 This Charming Man?

The original recording key for This Charming Man by Smiths is C. 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?

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.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family C

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ This Charming Man

quiz How to play the easy chords for This Charming Man (Smiths)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for This Charming Man?

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?