Magic Man

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To play the Easy Chords for Magic Man, 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.

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The Sherlocks verified

Key: CM

Tuning: Standard

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[Cm] [Ab] [Eb]

[Verse 1]
[Cm]You're the [Ab]ace of spades
[Eb]But you're much [Cm]more than a [Ab]one in fifty two
[Eb]Still I [Cm]chase you
[Ab]You're the [Eb]razor blade
[Cm] [Ab] [Bb]

[Chorus 1]
[Ab]That seems to [Eb]cut the air [Bb]without a care
[Ab]And I don't [Eb]know how you dare
[Bb]Hold on, I'm [Ab]coming for you
[Eb]Just tell me where [Bb]to go and I'll [Ab]come running for you
[Bb] [B] [Cm]

[Interlude]
[Ab] [Eb]

[Verse 2]
[Cm]I'm doing the [Ab]best I can
[Eb]I'm not [Cm]a magic man
[Ab]And I know [Eb]I get it wrong
[Cm]Will you just [Ab]do you worst
[Eb] [Cm] [Ab] [Bb]

[Chorus 2]
[Ab]I feel I'm [Eb]in a curse
[Bb]The air is [Ab]getting thicker and [Eb]this balloon is gonna burst
[Bb]We'll escape [Ab]this rabbit hole
[Eb]Then tell me [Bb]where to go
[Ab] [Bb] [B] [Cm]

[Instrumental 2]
[Ab]Throw your cards [Eb]up in the air
[Bb]Let's start [Cm]over again
[Ab]Hold on, I'm [Eb]coming for you
[Bb]Just tell me where [Fm]to go and I'll [Ab]come running for you
[Eb] [Bb] [Ab] [Bb]
[B] [Gm] [Cm] [Fm]
[Bb] [G] [Fm] [Ab]
[Bb] [Bbadd11] [Bb] [Bbadd13]

[Chorus 3]
[Ab]I'm doing the [Eb]best I can
[Bb]I'm not [Ab]a magic man
[Eb]And I know [Bb]I get it wrong
[Ab]Hold on, I'm [Eb]coming for you
[Bb] [Ab] [Bb] [B]
[Cm]

[Outro]
[Bb]Just tell me where to go and I'll come running for you
[Cm]I'm doing the best I can
[Ab]I'm not [Bb]a magic man
[Fm]And I know I get it wrong

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Magic Man

Released 2019

Genre

Alternative English

Songwriter The Sherlocks

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 3 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Cm (C Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 3

Chord Count 10 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Magic Man by The Sherlocks is played in the key of Cm with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Cm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Fm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti Gm (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Magic Man by The Sherlocks: sounding in Cm (Capo Fret 3, shape Am) at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

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

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – Ab – Eb – Bb – B – iv – v – G – Bbadd11 – Bbadd13

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Cm Ab Eb Bb

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

B Fm Gm G Bbadd11 Bbadd13

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key CM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

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Diatonic Matrix

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

i Cm Tonic

ii° Ddim Supertonic

III D# Mediant

iv Fm Subdominant

v Gm Dominant

VI G# Submediant

VII A# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 10 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 5 barre chord shapes (Ab, Eb, Bb)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Bbadd11, Bbadd13)

check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: CM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – Ab – Eb – Bb – B – iv – v – G – Bbadd11 – Bbadd13 • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Magic Man (The Sherlocks)?

To play the Easy Chords for Magic Man, 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 Magic Man?

The original recording key for Magic Man by The Sherlocks is CM. 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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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Magic Man

Released 2019

Genre

Alternative English

Songwriter The Sherlocks

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 3 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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