Sylvia

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Key: B

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

There's pretty much just two parts to the song 3 if you count the short bridge If you
listen to the version they recorded at the Orchard in NYC It's easier to hear thethan in the album version, and I think the vocals are way more intense You can find it
iTunes or somewhere else I'm sure Scott Melendez

Note: You can add a F# to the D Chord By F# I mean 2nd fret from the capo It'sa G#, but everything is relative to the capo Hope that's not too confusing

[Intro]
[Bm] ,[D] ,[G] ,[D] [Asus4], [A] ,

[Bm]Please, [D]curtains in [G]Start us off
[D]You [Asus4]swing [A]first
[Bm]Sorry I don't [D]know what I said,
[Gb]ut you're crying now again,
[D]and that [Asus4]only makes [A] it worse

[Bm]Let me [G]do my job

[Bm]Let [G]me do [A]my jobThe G chords are quick in this

[D]Sylvia, [G]get your [D]head out of [G] the oven
[Bm]Go back to screaming and cursing,
[G]remind me [Asus4]again how [A]everyone betrayed you
[D]Sylvia, get [G]your head out [D]of the covers
[Bm]Let me take your temperature,
[G]you can throw the [Asus4]thermometer right back at me,
[A]if that's what you [D] want to do, okay?

Please, please calm down Steady out, I'm terrified
Sorry, I want us to ally, But you swing on little knives
They're only sharp on one side

Let me do my jobLet me do my job

Sylvia, get your head out of the oven
Go back to screaming and cursing,
remind me again how everyone betrayed you
Sylvia, get your head out of the covers
Let me take your temperature,
you can throw the thermometer right back at me,
if that's what you want to do, okay?

Sylvia, can't you see what you are doing?
Can't you see I'm scared to speak,
and I hate my voice 'cause it only makes you angry

Sylvia, I only talk when you are sleeping
That's when I tell you everything,
And I imagine that somehow you're going to hear me

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Hospice

Released 2025

Genre

Alternative Brooklyn Indie

Songwriter The Antlers

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key B (B Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Sylvia by The Antlers is played in the key of B. Lagu ini bergerak dalam tonalitas B.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Sylvia by The Antlers: sounding in B (Capo Fret 2, shape A) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in B (Capo on Fret 2 (played in A shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm, Gb) with open cowboy substitutions (open Bm7 (x20202)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Bm 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 – III – VI – ♭VII – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Bm D G Asus4

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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A Gb

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key B Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key A Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into A, maintaining B sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family B

Diatonic Matrix

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

I B Tonic

ii C#m Supertonic

iii D#m Mediant

IV E Subdominant

V F# Dominant

vi G#m Submediant

vii° A#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Bm, Gb)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: B • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – III – VI – ♭VII – V • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Sylvia (The Antlers)?

To play the Easy Chords for Sylvia, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Sylvia by The Antlers is B. 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 Hospice

Released 2025

Genre

Alternative Brooklyn Indie

Songwriter The Antlers

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio (Key F#) Alternative By Contributor

View →

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

View →

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There's pretty much just two parts to the song 3 if you count the short bridge If you
listen to the version they recorded at the Orchard in NYC It's easier to hear thethan in the album version, and I think the vocals are way more intense You can find it
iTunes or somewhere else I'm sure Scott Melendez

Note: You can add a F# to the D Chord By F# I mean 2nd fret from the capo It'sa G#, but everything is relative to the capo Hope that's not too confusing

[Intro]
[Bm] ,[D] ,[G] ,[D] [Asus4], [A] ,

[Bm]Please, [D]curtains in [G]Start us off
[D]You [Asus4]swing [A]first
[Bm]Sorry I don't [D]know what I said,
[Gb]ut you're crying now again,
[D]and that [Asus4]only makes [A] it worse

[Bm]Let me [G]do my job

[Bm]Let [G]me do [A]my jobThe G chords are quick in this

[D]Sylvia, [G]get your [D]head out of [G] the oven
[Bm]Go back to screaming and cursing,
[G]remind me [Asus4]again how [A]everyone betrayed you
[D]Sylvia, get [G]your head out [D]of the covers
[Bm]Let me take your temperature,
[G]you can throw the [Asus4]thermometer right back at me,
[A]if that's what you [D] want to do, okay?

Please, please calm down Steady out, I'm terrified
Sorry, I want us to ally, But you swing on little knives
They're only sharp on one side

Let me do my jobLet me do my job

Sylvia, get your head out of the oven
Go back to screaming and cursing,
remind me again how everyone betrayed you
Sylvia, get your head out of the covers
Let me take your temperature,
you can throw the thermometer right back at me,
if that's what you want to do, okay?

Sylvia, can't you see what you are doing?
Can't you see I'm scared to speak,
and I hate my voice 'cause it only makes you angry

Sylvia, I only talk when you are sleeping
That's when I tell you everything,
And I imagine that somehow you're going to hear me