Goodnight

Q: How to play the easy chords for Goodnight (The Rural Alberta Advantage)?

To play the Easy Chords for Goodnight, 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 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

Q: 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.

The Rural Alberta Advantage verified

Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Transpose

Notation

Capo

Instrument

speed

auto_awesome

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

CHORD DIAGRAMS

volume_up Click chord to hear sound

tune Transposed: semitones

This is my first ever attempt at tabbing a song, but after seeing the RAAlive and having them finish their gig with this song I just had to learn
how to play it for myself If you have any comments or corrections, pelase
post them I'd appreciate any fixes to my tab!

Artist: The Rural Alberta Advantage
Song: Goodnight
Album: Departing
[Tabbed by:]
Tony Lynch

goodnight, goodnight
goodnight, goodnight
goodnight, goodnight

[C]goodnight, to the [Dm]northern winters goodnight
[C]and the heartless sinners goodnight
[Dm]I haven't seen you now for a while goodnight
[C]you have burned yourself in my mind goodnight

[C] x2

[C]goodnight to the [Dm]workers on compress goodnight
[C]and the equally depressed goodnight
[Dm]I haven't seen you now for awhile goodnight
[C]you have burned yourself in my mind goodnight

[C] x2

[G]plug the [C]radiator in the car
[G]so i can see the words you're screaming in the frost
[Dm]rushing to the woods where we first felt god
[C]red quilled to our veins from the moment when we touched

[G]the cities love is cold and the cities love is harsh
[Dm]locked into our veins from the first September's frost
[C]and someday if you get back together in your heart
[Gm]aybe when can back back together

[Cb]ut goodnight to the Alb [D] merta advantage goodnight
[C]I'm leaving just like we planned it goodnight
[Dm]and you can still escape with your life goodnight
[C]so I've just escaped with my life goodnight

[C] x2

[C]goodnight, to the [Dm]five, twos, and sixers
[C]please look after my sister
[Dm]let her know that I've missed her tonight
[C]and I miss her more with time

[C] x2

[G]the cities love is cold [C]and the cities love is harsh
[G]locks into our veins from the first September's frost
[Dm]January snap and the April winter thaw
[C]rough and tumble summers underneath the midnight sun

[G]rushing to the woods where we first felt God
[Dm]locked into our veins from the moment when we touched
[C]and someday if you get back together in your heart
[Gm]aybe we might get back together

[Cb]ut goodnight [Dm]and goodnight
[C]goodnight,[Dm] goodnight
goodnight, goodnight

Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

music_note

Capo 5 Needed Musician's Pick

Playing with Capo on 5th Fret?

Get clear, buzz-free intonation with high-quality guitar gear.

Kyser Quick-Change Capo

→

Interactive Video Masterclass

Interactive Video Masterclass 14-Day Free Access

14-Day Free Access

Want step-by-step video tutorials for Goodnight?

Learn exact strumming patterns, fingerpicking techniques, and solo tabs with slow-motion multi-angle video lessons.

Start Free Lesson →

Search on YouTube Search on Spotify

Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single / Hits

Released 2026

Genre

Alternative Canadian Indie

Songwriter The Rural Alberta Advantage

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 5

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

auto_awesome

Goodnight by The Rural Alberta Advantage is played in the key of C with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Dm (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

school

Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Goodnight by The Rural Alberta Advantage: sounding in C (Capo Fret 5, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C (Capo on Fret 5 (played in G 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 C to Dm 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.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – ii – V – Gm – Cb – D

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C Dm G Gm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Cb D

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into G, maintaining C sound without complex barre chords.

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family C

Diatonic Matrix

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

I C Tonic

ii Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – ii – V – Gm – Cb – D • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 5

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Goodnight

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Goodnight (The Rural Alberta Advantage)?

To play the Easy Chords for Goodnight, 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 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Goodnight by The Rural Alberta Advantage is C. 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.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.

Open on YouTube →

Goodnight - The Rural Alberta Advantage

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Goodnight by The Rural Alberta Advantage on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify

Goodnight expand_less

Search on YouTube Search on Spotify

Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single / Hits

Released 2026

Genre

Alternative Canadian Indie

Songwriter The Rural Alberta Advantage

More Songs by The Rural Alberta Advantage verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from The Rural Alberta Advantage.

View All (17 Songs)

Sleep All Day

KEY A

The Rural Alberta Advantage

Easy

• Capo 2

Play arrow_forward

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Alternative that are frequently played.

Explore Alternative

Creep

KEY G

Radiohead feat. Radiohead

Anne-Marie

2002

KEY E

Anne-Marie

45% Match

Zaki Yamani

insights Harmonic Key Match (Key C)

Key C

Play arrow_forward

Songs in Key of C piano

Collection of other popular songs with the root key C.

All Songs in Key of C

Tetap Dalam Jiwa

KEY C

KEY C

Frankie Valli feat. Frankie Valli

Advanced

Play arrow_forward

If You Love Her

KEY C

Forest Blakk

Easy

Play arrow_forward

The Stroke

KEY G

Billy Squier

Easy

Play arrow_forward

Tonight Is The Night

KEY D

Betty Wright

Medium

KEY E

Zikra feat. Eno Viola

Beginner

• Capo 2

Play arrow_forward

Seperangkat Mahar

Zinidin Zidan

Harta Duniawi

Zinidin Zidan

This is my first ever attempt at tabbing a song, but after seeing the RAAlive and having them finish their gig with this song I just had to learn
how to play it for myself If you have any comments or corrections, pelase
post them I'd appreciate any fixes to my tab!

Artist: The Rural Alberta Advantage
Song: Goodnight
Album: Departing
[Tabbed by:]
Tony Lynch

goodnight, goodnight
goodnight, goodnight
goodnight, goodnight

[C]goodnight, to the [Dm]northern winters goodnight
[C]and the heartless sinners goodnight
[Dm]I haven't seen you now for a while goodnight
[C]you have burned yourself in my mind goodnight

[C] x2

[C]goodnight to the [Dm]workers on compress goodnight
[C]and the equally depressed goodnight
[Dm]I haven't seen you now for awhile goodnight
[C]you have burned yourself in my mind goodnight

[C] x2

[G]plug the [C]radiator in the car
[G]so i can see the words you're screaming in the frost
[Dm]rushing to the woods where we first felt god
[C]red quilled to our veins from the moment when we touched

[G]the cities love is cold and the cities love is harsh
[Dm]locked into our veins from the first September's frost
[C]and someday if you get back together in your heart
[Gm]aybe when can back back together

[Cb]ut goodnight to the Alb [D] merta advantage goodnight
[C]I'm leaving just like we planned it goodnight
[Dm]and you can still escape with your life goodnight
[C]so I've just escaped with my life goodnight

[C] x2

[C]goodnight, to the [Dm]five, twos, and sixers
[C]please look after my sister
[Dm]let her know that I've missed her tonight
[C]and I miss her more with time

[C] x2

[G]the cities love is cold [C]and the cities love is harsh
[G]locks into our veins from the first September's frost
[Dm]January snap and the April winter thaw
[C]rough and tumble summers underneath the midnight sun

[G]rushing to the woods where we first felt God
[Dm]locked into our veins from the moment when we touched
[C]and someday if you get back together in your heart
[Gm]aybe we might get back together

[Cb]ut goodnight [Dm]and goodnight
[C]goodnight,[Dm] goodnight
goodnight, goodnight