[D7]Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[A7]I'm so used to being broke (yeah)
[B7]But not no more
[A]I'm buying all the things I never could afford (yeah)
[A7]Like what the hell, top shelf
[G7]We gonna toast tonight to temporary wealth
[D7]Mama told me, "Baby, save it"
[D7]Knowing me, I probably won't
[A7]All this money in my pocket gotta go
[A7]I'm so used to being broke, oh, oh, oh
[D]One, two, three
[D7]Remember days, like just last week (yeah)
[B7]There wasn't nothin' in the kitchen left to eat (yeah)
[D7]Girl, what you want? (What you want?)
[D7]Go pick it out (pick it out)
[G7]My wallet looking bigger than my belly now
[D7]Girl, what a shame (what a shame), they slept on me (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
[G7]They're coming back, and now they crawling on their knees
[D7]Ain't nothing changed, same old me (yeah, yeah, yeah yeah)
[D7]Came up on some change
[G7]But that doesn't change a thing
[A7]I'm so used to being broke (alright0
[B7]But not no more
[D7]I'm buying all the things I never could afford
[D7]Like what the hell (like what the hell), top shelf (top shelf)
[G7]We gonna toast tonight to temporary wealth
[D7]Mama told me, "Baby, save it"
[D7]Knowing me, I probably won't
[A7]All this money in my pocket gotta go
[A7]I'm so used to being broke, oh, oh, oh
[D]One, two, three
[D7]Airbnb, up in the hills
It cost as much as little brother's college bills
Like seven rooms (seven rooms), called all my friends
[D7]They on their way across the country in a van (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
[D7]You know I can't promise
[G7]That this is going to last forever, yeah (ooh, yeah)
[D7]But since I got it
[D7]We all gonna spend it together, yeah, yeah, yeah (together, together, together)
[A7]I'm so used to being broke (alright)
[G]But not no more (not not more)
[A]I'm buying all the things I never could afford (never could afford)
[D7]Like what the hell (what the hell), top shelf (top shelf)
[G7]We gon' toast tonight to temporary wealth
[D7]Mama told me, "Baby, save it"
[D7]Knowing me I probably won't
[A7]All this money in my pocket gotta go
[G7]I'm so used to being broke
[D7]Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[D7]Oh, oh, ah, ah, ah
[D]One, two, three
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infoAbout This Song
Song Fundamentals
KeyD7 (D7 Major)
Tempo / BPM
110 BPM (Approx.)
TuningStandard
Time Signature4/4
Difficulty LevelEasy
Capo PositionCapo Fret 2
Chord Count8 Unique Chords
GenrePop
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Strumming Pattern↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Broke by Teddy Swims is played in the key of D7. Lagu ini bergerak dalam tonalitas D7.
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Broke by Teddy Swims: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (D7, A7, B7, A, G7, D, G) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from D7 to A7 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Song ChordsBasic chord vocabulary for this song
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
D7G7A7B7
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
Bm7GAD
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyD7Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyC7Open chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C7, maintaining D7 sound without complex barre chords.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family D7
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of D7. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circleUses 8 unique chords throughout the song
check_circleAll open position chords, zero barre chords required
check_circleCapo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
quizHow to play the easy chords for Broke (Teddy Swims)?
To play the Easy Chords for Broke, 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.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Broke?
The original recording key for Broke by Teddy Swims is D7. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs 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.
