Madonna

Q: How to play the easy chords for Madonna (Snail Mail)?

To play the Easy Chords for Madonna, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

Q: What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Madonna?

The original recording key for Madonna by Snail Mail is BBM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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Key: BBM

Tuning: Standard

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[Verse 1]
[BBm]You've got a way [Faug]to you, original Madonna
[Db]Won't make the [Gb]rest just go away
[BBm]Spent the money, [Faug]throwing ones at supermodels
[D] Beverybody wants to [Gb]taste the wine
[Db]Line around the [Ab]block, the judgment time
[Db]And how could [EBm]you deny them that?
[Bbm] [Db] [Ebm] [Bbm]
[Db] [Ebm]

[Chorus 1]
[BBm]Body and [Db]blood, lover's curse
[Gb]Divine intervention's [BBm]too much work
[Db]I don't need [EBm]absolution, it just hurts
[BBm]We're not [Db/Ab]really talking now
[Gb]We're not [BBm]really talking now
[Ab]♪
[Ebm] [Bbm] [Ab] [Ebm]

[Instrumental 1]
[Bbm]♪
[Db7]I consecrate my life to kneeling at your altar
[Gbmaj7]My second sin of seven being wanting more
Could that have been the smell of roses, backseat lover?
Praying you'll fill my empty cup
Cursing myself for even getting dressed up

[Verse 2]
[BBm]Body and [Faug]blood, lover's curse
[Db]Divine intervention was [Gb]too much work
[Bbm]I don't need absolution, [Faug]no, it just hurts
[Db]We're not [Gb]really talking now
[Db]Body and [Ab]blood, I'll atone
[Db]Get to it now, or [BBm]we can fight on the phone

[Chorus 2]
[Db]I used to [Gb]wanna get even, [Bbm]I'll just get stoned
[Db]Bow to [EBm]your divinity
[BBm]Gonna wipe the [Db/Ab]dirt off me
[Gb]Our love's [Bbm]a sickness, baby
[Ab]I'm holding on tight, [Ebm]I don't know why
[Bbm]I've come to [Db]hate my body
[Gb] [Bbm] [Db] [Ebm]
[Bbm] [Db/Ab] [Gb] [Bbm]
[Ab] [Ebm] [Bbm] [Ab]
[Ebm]

[Outro]
[Ab]Now it's not yours, [Db]now it's not mine
[Ebm]I don't know [Ab]why, oh, I [Db]don't know why, but
[Gb]We're not [Ab]really talking now
[Db]We're not [BBm]really talking now
[Ab]We're not [EBm]really talking now
[Bbm] [Ab] [Ebm] [Bbm]
[Ab] [Ebm]

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Valentine

Released 2021

Genre

Alternative Art

Songwriter Snail Mail

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Key Bbm (Bb Minor)

Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 1

Chord Count 9 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Madonna by Snail Mail is played in the key of Bbm. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Bbm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Db (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti Gb (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti Ab (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti Ebm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti Db/Ab (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti Db7 (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Madonna by Snail Mail: sounding in Bbm (Capo Fret 1, shape Am) at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Bbm (Capo on Fret 1 (played in Am shape)) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Db, Gb, Ab) with open cowboy substitutions (Abmaj7 or G shape at capo 1) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Faug to Db 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 – V – III – VI – ♭VII – iv – III – VI

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Bbm Faug Db Gb

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Ab Ebm Db/Ab Db7 Gbmaj7

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key BBM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler Am chord shapes while sounding in Bbm.

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piano Chord Family BBM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Bbm Tonic

ii° Cdim Supertonic

III Db Mediant

iv Ebm Subdominant

v Fm Dominant

VI Gb Submediant

VII Ab Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 9 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 5 barre chord shapes (Bbm, Db, Gb)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Faug, Gbmaj7)

check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: BBM • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: i – V – III – VI – ♭VII – iv – III – VI • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 1

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FAQ & Tips

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

To play the Easy Chords for Madonna, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Madonna by Snail Mail is BBM. 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

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Album Valentine

Released 2021

Genre

Alternative Art

Songwriter Snail Mail

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 1 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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