Answering Machine

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To play the Easy Chords for Answering Machine, 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.

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Key: A

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: Place Capo on Fret to play open chord shapes ().

CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

[Asus2]Try to breathe some [B]life into a letter
[Asus2]Losing hope, never [B]gonna be together
[Asus2]My courage is [B]at its peak
[Asus2]You know [B]what I mean
[Asus2]How do you [B]say you're okay
[Asus2]To an [B]answering machine?
[Asus2]How do [B]you say goodnight
[Asus2]To an [B]answering machine?
[Asus2]Big time's [B]got its losers
[Asus2]Small town's [B]got its vices
[Asus2]A handful [B]of friends
[Asus2]One needs a match, [B]one needs some ice
[Asus2]Call-waiting phone in [B]another time zone
[Asus2]How do you [B]say I miss you
[Asus2]To an [B]answering machine?
[Asus2]How do [B]say good night
[Asus2]To an [B]answering machine?
[Asus2](If you'd like to make a [B]call, please hang up and try again
[Asus2]If you need [B]help, dial the number...)
[Asus2]I get [B]enough of that
[Asus2]Try to free [B]a slave of ignorance
[Asus2]Try and teach [B]a whore about romance
[Asus2]How do you [B]say I miss you
[Asus2]To an [B]answering machine?
[Asus2]How do you [B]say good night to
[Asus2]An answering machine?
[B]How do you [Asus2]say I'm lonely to
[B]An answering machine?
[Asus2]The message [B]is very plain
[Asus2]Oh, I hate [B]your answering machine
[Asus2]I hate [B]your answering machine
[Asus2]I hate [B]your answering machine...
[Asus2](If you'd like to make a [B]call, please hang up and try again...
[Asus2]If you [B]need help...)

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key A (A Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Answering Machine by The Replacements is played in the key of A. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Asus2 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C#m (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

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

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B) with open cowboy substitutions (open B7 (x21202)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Asus2 to B 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 – II – iii – I

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Asus2 B C#m A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family A

Diatonic Matrix

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

I A Tonic

ii Bm Supertonic

iii C#m Mediant

IV D Subdominant

V E Dominant

vi F#m Submediant

vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (B, C#m)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Asus2)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – II – iii – I • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Answering Machine (The Replacements)?

To play the Easy Chords for Answering Machine, 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 Answering Machine?

The original recording key for Answering Machine by The Replacements is A. 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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