Spirits

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Key: F

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[F]I got guns in my [C]head and they won't go
[Am]Spirits in my head [G]and they won't go
[F]I got guns in my [C]head and they won't go
[Am]Spirits in my [G]head and they won't
[F]♪
[C]I've been lookin' [Am]at the stars tonight
[G]And I think, oh, how [F]I miss that bright sun
[C]I'll be a dreamer [Am]'til the day I die
[G]And they say, oh, [F]how the good die young?
[C]But we're [Am]all strange
[G]And maybe we [F]don't want to change
[C]♪
[Am]I got guns in my [G]head and they won't go
[F]Spirits in my head [C]and they won't go
[Am]I got guns in my [G]head and they won't go
[F]Spirits in my head [C]and they won't go
[Am]But the gun still rattles, [G]the gun still rattles, oh
[F]I got guns in my [C]head and they won't go
[Am]Spirits in my head [G]and they won't go
[F]I spend a lot [C]of nights on the run
[Am]And I think, oh, like [G]I'm lost and can't be found
[F]I'm just waiting for [C]my day to come
[Am]And I think, oh, I [G]don't wanna let you down
[F]'Cause something [C]inside has changed
[Am]And maybe we don't [G]wanna stay the same
[F]I got guns in my [C]head and they won't go
[Am]Spirits in my head [G]and they won't go
[F]I got guns in my [C]head and they won't go
[Am]Spirits in my head [G]and they won't go
[F]But the gun still rattles, [C]the gun still rattles, oh
[Am]But the gun still rattles, [G]the gun still rattles, oh
[F]And I don't [C]want a never-ending life
[Am]I just want [G]to be alive
[F]While I'm here
[C]And I don't [Am]want a never-ending life
[G]I just want [F]to be alive
[C]While I'm here
[Am]And I don't want [G]to see another night
[F]Lost inside [C]of lonely life
[Am]While I'm here
[G]I got guns in my [F]head and they won't go
[C]Spirits in my head [Am]and they won't go
[G]I got guns in my [F]head and they won't go
[C]Spirits in my head [Am]and they won't go
[G]But the gun still rattles, [F]the gun still rattles, oh
[C]But the gun still rattles, [Am]the gun still rattles, oh

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key F (F Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 5

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Spirits by The Strumbellas is played in the key of F with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: F (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Am (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Spirits by The Strumbellas: sounding in F (Capo Fret 5, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in F (Capo on Fret 5 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from F to C 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 – V – iii – G – Em

Song chords:

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F C Am G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key F Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

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

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I F Tonic

ii Gm Supertonic

iii Am Mediant

IV Bb Subdominant

V C Dominant

vi Dm Submediant

vii° Edim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: F • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – V – iii – G – Em • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 5

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Spirits (The Strumbellas)?

To play the Easy Chords for Spirits, 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 Spirits?

The original recording key for Spirits by The Strumbellas is F. 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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[F]I got guns in my [C]head and they won't go
[Am]Spirits in my head [G]and they won't go
[F]I got guns in my [C]head and they won't go
[Am]Spirits in my [G]head and they won't
[F]♪
[C]I've been lookin' [Am]at the stars tonight
[G]And I think, oh, how [F]I miss that bright sun
[C]I'll be a dreamer [Am]'til the day I die
[G]And they say, oh, [F]how the good die young?
[C]But we're [Am]all strange
[G]And maybe we [F]don't want to change
[C]♪
[Am]I got guns in my [G]head and they won't go
[F]Spirits in my head [C]and they won't go
[Am]I got guns in my [G]head and they won't go
[F]Spirits in my head [C]and they won't go
[Am]But the gun still rattles, [G]the gun still rattles, oh
[F]I got guns in my [C]head and they won't go
[Am]Spirits in my head [G]and they won't go
[F]I spend a lot [C]of nights on the run
[Am]And I think, oh, like [G]I'm lost and can't be found
[F]I'm just waiting for [C]my day to come
[Am]And I think, oh, I [G]don't wanna let you down
[F]'Cause something [C]inside has changed
[Am]And maybe we don't [G]wanna stay the same
[F]I got guns in my [C]head and they won't go
[Am]Spirits in my head [G]and they won't go
[F]I got guns in my [C]head and they won't go
[Am]Spirits in my head [G]and they won't go
[F]But the gun still rattles, [C]the gun still rattles, oh
[Am]But the gun still rattles, [G]the gun still rattles, oh
[F]And I don't [C]want a never-ending life
[Am]I just want [G]to be alive
[F]While I'm here
[C]And I don't [Am]want a never-ending life
[G]I just want [F]to be alive
[C]While I'm here
[Am]And I don't want [G]to see another night
[F]Lost inside [C]of lonely life
[Am]While I'm here
[G]I got guns in my [F]head and they won't go
[C]Spirits in my head [Am]and they won't go
[G]I got guns in my [F]head and they won't go
[C]Spirits in my head [Am]and they won't go
[G]But the gun still rattles, [F]the gun still rattles, oh
[C]But the gun still rattles, [Am]the gun still rattles, oh