Last Dance

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To play the Easy Chords for Last Dance, 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 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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The Raveonettes verified

Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[A] [D] [E] [A] [D] [E] [D] [E] [A] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E] [A] [D] [E] [D] [A] [D] [E] [D] [A] [D] [E] [D] [A] [D] [E] [D] [A] [D] [E] [D] [E] [A] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E]

[A]Your lipstick
[D]Smeared beside
[E]I adore you
[A]I always have
[D]And every [E]time you overdose
[D]I rush [E]to Intensive Care
[A]Another said [D]I stare
[E]Before you disappear
[D]If this is the last [E]dance, this is the last dance
[D]Then save it [E]for me, baby
[D]If this is the last [E]dance, this is the last dance
[D]Then save it [E]for me, baby
[D]Ooh, ooh
[E]Then save it [A]for me, baby
[D]Ooh, ooh
[E]Then save it [D]for me, baby
[A]Your addiction
[D]And you [E]are in love
[D]Not starcrossed
[A]I wait [D]my turn
[E]And every [D]time you overdose
[A]I rush [D]to Intensive Care
[E]Another said [D]I stare
[A]Before you disappear
[D]If this is the last [E]dance, this is the last dance
[D]Then save it [E]for me, baby
[A]If this is the last [D]dance, this is the last dance
[E]Then save it [D]for me, baby
[E]Ooh, ooh
[D]Then save it [E]for me, baby
[D]Ooh, ooh
[E]Then save it [D]for me, baby
[E]I wanna know, [D]I wanna know
[E]If it's the last, [A]if it's the last dance
[D]I wanna know, [E]I wanna know
[A]Baby, baby, please
[D]♪
[E]If this is the last [D]dance, this is the last dance
[E]Then save it [A]for me, baby
[D]If this is the last [E]dance, this is the last dance
[D]Then save it [E]for me, baby
[D]Ooh, ooh, ooh
[E]Then save it [D]for me, baby
[E](Ooh, ooh, ooh) this is the [D]last dance, this is the last dance
[E]Then, save it [D]for me, baby

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key D (D Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Last Dance by The Raveonettes is played in the key of D with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Last Dance by The Raveonettes: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) 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 A 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)

V – I – E

Song chords:

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A D E

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.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

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

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim 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)

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KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: V – I – E • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Last Dance (The Raveonettes)?

To play the Easy Chords for Last Dance, 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 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Last Dance by The Raveonettes is D. 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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[Intro]
[A] [D] [E] [A] [D] [E] [D] [E] [A] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E] [A] [D] [E] [D] [A] [D] [E] [D] [A] [D] [E] [D] [A] [D] [E] [D] [A] [D] [E] [D] [E] [A] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E] [D] [E]

[A]Your lipstick
[D]Smeared beside
[E]I adore you
[A]I always have
[D]And every [E]time you overdose
[D]I rush [E]to Intensive Care
[A]Another said [D]I stare
[E]Before you disappear
[D]If this is the last [E]dance, this is the last dance
[D]Then save it [E]for me, baby
[D]If this is the last [E]dance, this is the last dance
[D]Then save it [E]for me, baby
[D]Ooh, ooh
[E]Then save it [A]for me, baby
[D]Ooh, ooh
[E]Then save it [D]for me, baby
[A]Your addiction
[D]And you [E]are in love
[D]Not starcrossed
[A]I wait [D]my turn
[E]And every [D]time you overdose
[A]I rush [D]to Intensive Care
[E]Another said [D]I stare
[A]Before you disappear
[D]If this is the last [E]dance, this is the last dance
[D]Then save it [E]for me, baby
[A]If this is the last [D]dance, this is the last dance
[E]Then save it [D]for me, baby
[E]Ooh, ooh
[D]Then save it [E]for me, baby
[D]Ooh, ooh
[E]Then save it [D]for me, baby
[E]I wanna know, [D]I wanna know
[E]If it's the last, [A]if it's the last dance
[D]I wanna know, [E]I wanna know
[A]Baby, baby, please
[D]♪
[E]If this is the last [D]dance, this is the last dance
[E]Then save it [A]for me, baby
[D]If this is the last [E]dance, this is the last dance
[D]Then save it [E]for me, baby
[D]Ooh, ooh, ooh
[E]Then save it [D]for me, baby
[E](Ooh, ooh, ooh) this is the [D]last dance, this is the last dance
[E]Then, save it [D]for me, baby