Submarines

Q: How to play the easy chords for Submarines (The Frights)?

To play the Easy Chords for Submarines, 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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The Frights verified

Key: E

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[E] [G#] [A] [E] [G#] [A] [E] [G#] [A] [E] [G#] [A] [E] [G#] [A] [E] [G#] [A] [E] [G#] [A] [E] [G#] [A] [E] [G#] [A] [E]

[E]Now that you're here I [G#]got something that you oughta know
[A]If everything's clear I wanna tell [E]you what I told you before
[G#]If we were alright I would've [A]shown you I could be your man
[E]And every night I would've [G#]taken you by the hand
[A]If I were to [E]go would you go?
[G#]If I were to [A]stay would you stay?
[E]If I were your [G#]man that'd be great
[A]I know that I'm [E]not it's too late
[G#]If everything's cool I've got [A]a little place we can go
[E]My grandmother's pool and I told [G#]you right before you should know
[A]If we were alright I [E]would've taken you by the hand
[G#]And every night I would've shown [A]you I could be your man
[E]If I were to [G#]go would you go?
[A]If I were to [E]stay would you stay?
[E]If I were your [G#]man that'd be great
[A]I know that I'm [E]not it's too late
[G#]If everything's cool I've got [A]a little place we can go
[E]My grandmother's pool and I told [G#]you right before you should know
[A]If we were alright I [E]would've taken you by the hand
[G#]And every night I would've shown [A]you I could be your man
[E]If I were to [G#]go would you go?
[A]If I were to [E]stay would you stay?
[G#]If I were your [A]man that'd be great
[E]I know that I'm [G#]not it's too late
[A]If I were to [E]go would you go?
[G#]If I were to [A]stay would you stay?
[E]If I were your [G#]man that'd be great
[A]I know that I'm [E]not it's too late

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key E (E Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Submarines by The Frights 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).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Submarines by The Frights: sounding in E (Capo Fret 4, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in E (Capo on Fret 4 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (G#) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from E to G# 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 – G# – IV

Song chords:

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E G# A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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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 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: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Terdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (G#)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: E • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – G# – IV • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Submarines (The Frights)?

To play the Easy Chords for Submarines, 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 Submarines?

The original recording key for Submarines by The Frights 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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