Back to Beautiful

Q: How to play the easy chords for Back to Beautiful (Sofia Carson)?

To play the Easy Chords for Back to Beautiful, 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.

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Notation

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[C] [D] [Em] [C] [D] [Em]

[C]They say you're [D]not good enough
[Em]You're not [C]brave enough
[D]You should cover [Em]up your body
[C]Tell me [D]watch my weight
[Em]I gotta [C]paint my face
[D]Or else no [Em]one's gonna want me
[C]Why do we [D]say this to ourselves?
[Em]And even worse, [C]to each other?
[D]Why do we [Em]say this to ourselves?
[C]Ooh, we gotta [D]get back to beautiful
[Em]Gotta get [C]back to beautiful
[D]All these [Em]words starting wars
[C]Over who can [D]hurt her more
[Em]We gotta get [C]back to beautiful
[D]♪
[Em]Judging who [C]we love
[D]Judging where [Em]we're from
[C]When did this become so [D]normal? Celebrating hate is now commonplace
[Em]When did this [C]become so normal?
[D]Why do we [Em]say this to ourselves?
[C]And even worse, [D]to each other?
[Em]Why do we [C]say this to ourselves?
[D]Ooh, why do we [Em]say this to ourselves?
[C]And even worse, [D]to each other?
[Em]Why do we [C]say this to ourselves?
[D]Ooh, we gotta [Em]get back to beautiful
[C]Gotta get [D]back to beautiful
[Em]All these [C]words starting wars
[D]Over who can [Em]hurt her more
[C]We gotta get [D]back to beautiful
[Em]♪
[C]We gotta get [D]back to beautiful
[Em]Gotta get [C]back to beautiful
[D]All these [Em]words starting wars
[C]Over who can [D]hurt her more
[Em]We gotta get [C]back to beautiful

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Back to Beautiful

Released 2017

Genre

pop

Songwriter Sofia Carson

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Back to Beautiful by Sofia Carson is played in the key of C with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Em (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Back to Beautiful by Sofia Carson: 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 cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from C to D 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 – D – iii – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C D Em G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

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: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Semua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – D – iii – V • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Back to Beautiful (Sofia Carson)?

To play the Easy Chords for Back to Beautiful, 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.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Back to Beautiful?

The original recording key for Back to Beautiful by Sofia Carson 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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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Back to Beautiful

Released 2017

Genre

pop

Songwriter Sofia Carson

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

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