Hairpin Turns

Q: How to play the easy chords for Hairpin Turns (The National)?

To play the Easy Chords for Hairpin Turns, 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 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: EB

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

[Fm7/Eb]I like the [Eb]old way I thought
[Ebadd9]I was [Eb]hanging in there
[Fm7/Eb]You held back [Eb]the worst rain
[Ebadd9]From my [Eb]shoulders then
[Fm7/Eb]What are we going [Eb]through, you and me?
[Ebadd9]Every other house [Eb]on the street's burning
[Fm7]What are we going [Eb]through, wait and see
[Ebadd9]Days of brutalism [Eb]and hairpin turns
[Ebsus4]Your nervous [Eb]throat clicks
[Ebsus2]And my spirit swims [Eb5]right to the hook
[Ebsus4]You go quiet and [Eb]leave me in the wake
[Ebsus4]Of a [Eb5]terrifying look
[Bbsus4]What are we going [Eb]through, you and me?
[Bbsus4/Eb]What is it you [Eb]want me to be learning?
[Fm7/Eb]We're always arguing [Eb]about the same things
[Ebadd9]Days of brutalism [Eb]and hairpin turns
[Fm7/Eb]♪
[Eb]Say it like I was [Ebadd9]right in the room there
[Eb]And I'll say it like [Fm7/Eb]your head was on my shoulder
[Eb]What are we going [Ebadd9]through, you and me?
[Eb]Every other house [Fm7/Eb]on the street's burning
[Eb]What are we going [Ebadd9]through, wait and see
[Eb]Days of brutalism [Cm7]and hairpin turns
[Cm7/Bb]What are we going [Bb]through, you and me?
[Abmaj7]What is it you [Abmaj7/G]want me to be learning?
[Eb/G]We're always arguing [Cm7]about the same things
[Cm7/Bb]Days of brutalism [Bb]and hairpin turns
[Abmaj7]And I'll keep [Eb/G]my eyes open
[Cm7]And I'll keep [Cm7/Bb]my eyes open

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Eb (Eb Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 1

Chord Count 16 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Hairpin Turns by The National is played in the key of Eb with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Fm7/Eb (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti Eb (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Ebadd9 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Fm7 (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti Ebsus4 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Ebsus2 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Eb5 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Bbsus4 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Hairpin Turns by The National: sounding in Eb (Capo Fret 1, shape D) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Eb (Capo on Fret 1 (played in D shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Eb, Bb) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Fm7/Eb to Eb 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)

ii – I – ii – I – V – vi – V – IV – I – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Fm7/Eb Eb Ebadd9 Fm7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Ebsus4 Ebsus2 Eb5 Bbsus4 Bbsus4/Eb Cm7 Cm7/Bb Bb Abmaj7 Abmaj7/G Eb/G Bb7

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key EB Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key D Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler D chord shapes while sounding in Eb.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I Eb Tonic

ii Fm Supertonic

iii Gm Mediant

IV Ab Subdominant

V Bb Dominant

vi Cm Submediant

vii° Ddim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Terdapat 2 chord palang/gantung (Eb, Bb)

check_circle Memerlukan variasi chord bertingkat (Ebadd9, Ebsus2, Abmaj7)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: EB • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: ii – I – ii – I – V – vi – V – IV – I – V • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 1

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Hairpin Turns (The National)?

To play the Easy Chords for Hairpin Turns, 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 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Hairpin Turns by The National is EB. 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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