Heat Wave

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To play the Easy Chords for Heat Wave, 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 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: E

Tuning: Standard

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[E] [A] [E] [A]

[Verse 1]
[E]I'm so tired of moving on
[A]Spending every weekend so far gone
[E]Heat wave, [A]nothing to do
[E]Woke up in my clothes, having dreamt of you
[A]♪
[E]Swirl in the [A]white evening sun

[Solo]
[E] [A] [E] [A]

[Verse 2]
[E]Tell me that I'm the only one
[A]And I hope I never get a clue
[E]Green eyes, I don't [A]know what to do
[E]And I hope whoever it is
[A]Holds their [E]breath around you
[A]'Cause I know I did

[Chorus 1]
[B]And otherwise
[A]If only sometimes
[G#m]Would you give [F#m]it up, green eyes?
[G#m]♪
[A]Passing phases [F#m]wear you thin
[A]Same old world that [F#m]you've been sleeping in
[Am]

[Solo]
[E] [A] [E] [A]

[Verse 3]
[E]And I hope it never spends you up
[A]Green eyes, what could ever be enough?
[E]And I hope the [A]love that you find
[E]Swallows you wholly
[A]Like you [E]said it might
[A]And otherwise

[Chorus 2]
[B]If only sometimes
[A]Would you give [G#m]it up, green eyes?
[F#m]♪
[G#m]I'm feeling low
[A]I'm not [F#m]into sometimes
[A]And I'm [F#m]feeling low
[Am]

[Solo]
[E] [F#m] [A]

[Outro]
[E]I'm not [F#m]into sometimes
[A]I'm feeling low
[E]I'm not [F#m]into sometimes
[A]And I'm [E]feeling low
[F#m]I'm not [A]into sometimes
[E] [F#m] [A] [E]
[F#m] [A] [E] [F#m]
[A] [E] [F#m] [A]
[E] [F#m] [A] [E]
[A] [E] [F#m] [E]
[A] [E]

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Released 2018

Genre

Alternative Art

Songwriter Snail Mail

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key E (E Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

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Heat Wave by Snail Mail is played in the key of E with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: E (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti A (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti B (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti G#m (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti F#m (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Heat Wave by Snail Mail: sounding in E (Capo Fret 4, shape C) at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in E (Capo on Fret 4 (played in C shape)) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B, G#m, F#m) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A to B requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 66 BPM before accelerating to studio 92 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – IV – V – iii – ii – Am

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

E A B G#m

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

F#m Am

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key E Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into C, maintaining E sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family E

Diatonic Matrix

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

I E Tonic

ii F#m Supertonic

iii G#m Mediant

IV A Subdominant

V B Dominant

vi C#m Submediant

vii° D#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (B, G#m, F#m)

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: E • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – V – iii – ii – Am • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Heat Wave (Snail Mail)?

To play the Easy Chords for Heat Wave, 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 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Heat Wave?

The original recording key for Heat Wave by Snail Mail is E. 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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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Lush

Released 2018

Genre

Alternative Art

Songwriter Snail Mail

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 4 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

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