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Walk Away Renee

The Left Banke verified
Key: BB
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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Original Key Bb (Bb Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 3
Chord Count 17 Unique Chords
Genre Baroque
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Walk Away Renee by The Left Banke is played in the key of Bb with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Bb (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti F/A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Gm (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti F (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Ebadd13 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Gm/D (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Walk Away Renee by The Left Banke: sounding in Bb (Capo Fret 3, shape G) at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

  • check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Bb (Capo on Fret 3 (played in G shape)) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
  • check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bb, F, Db) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
  • check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Bb to F/A 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.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – V – vi – V – C/E – IV – vi – Dbdim – V – I – G7 – iii – C – Db – iii – Bm7
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Bb F/A Gm F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
C/E Ebadd13 Gm/D Dbdim F/C Bb/D G7 Dm C Db Dm7/C Bm7 Bbdim

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key BB Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into G, maintaining Bb sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family BB

Diatonic Matrix

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

I Bb Tonic
ii Cm Supertonic
iii Dm Mediant
IV Eb Subdominant
V F Dominant
vi Gm Submediant
vii° Adim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 17 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Bb, F, Db)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Ebadd13, Dbdim, Bbdim)
check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: BB • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – V – vi – V – C/E – IV – vi – Dbdim – V – I – G7 – iii – C – Db – iii – Bm7 • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Walk Away Renee (The Left Banke)?

To play the Easy Chords for Walk Away Renee, 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 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Walk Away Renee?

The original recording key for Walk Away Renee by The Left Banke is BB. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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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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