Rescue

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Uncle Kracker verified

Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[C] [G] [F] [G] [C] [E] [F] [G] [Am] [C] [Am] [F] [E] [F] [G] [C] [Am] [F] [Am] [G] [Dm] [G] [F] [E] [F] [C]

[C]I stayed out [G]late last night
[F]Nothin' I could drink to help [G]me drink you off my mind
[C]Everywhere I looked
[E]Ooh, I [F]saw your face
[G]And I wonder, [Am]and I wonder
[C]If there [Am]still might be
[F]A little space in [E]your heart for me
[F]'Cause I'm [G]so cold
[C]I'm so alone
[Am]And I [F]miss you, babe
[Am]So won't you [G]come to my rescue
[Dm]Shake this pain [G]from my soul
[F]And take this fool [E]back in your heart, baby
[F]I'll go crazy [C]if you don't
[C]'Cause I'm a [G]mess here without you
[F]Ain't no pill [G]for this pain
[C]So please, please come [E]to my rescue, baby
[F]Make it [G]right away
[Am]I was a [C]fool to leave
[Am]Leave behind everything
[F]That meant [E]everything to me
[F]Every day [G]and night
[C]Mm, my heart [Am]pays the price
[F]And I'm [Am]out here stranded
[G]Out here
[Dm]On this [G]lonely road
[F]I'm so lost
[E]Won't you [F]lead me home
[C]I need [C]you back
[G]Baby, one [F]more chance
[G]And I [C]miss you babe
[E]So won't you [F]come to my rescue
[G]Shake this pain [Am]from my soul
[C]And take this fool [Am]back in your heart, baby
[F]I'll go crazy [E]if you don't
[F]'Cause I'm a [G]mess here without you
[C]Ain't no pill [Am]for this pain
[F]So please, please come [Am]to my rescue, baby
[G]Make it [Dm]right away
[G]I'm drowning, baby
[F]I need you [E]to save me, yeah
[F]Don't leave [C]me like this
[C](Don't leave [G]me like this)
[F](Don't leave [G]me like this)
[C]Throw me a line, [E]baby one more time
[F]So won't you [G]come to my rescue
[Am]Shake this pain [C]from my soul
[Am]And take this fool [F]back in your heart, baby
[E]I'll go crazy [F]if you don't
[G]'Cause I'm a [C]mess here without you
[Am]Ain't no pill [F]for this pain
[Am]So please, please come [G]to my rescue, baby
[Dm]Make it [G]right away
[F]Make it [E]right away
[F]Make it [C]right away

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Rescue

Released 2004

Genre

Country Pop

Songwriter Uncle Kracker

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Country

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Rescue by Uncle Kracker is played in the key of C. Arranged in the natural sounding key of C in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Rescue' by Uncle Kracker utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The pivotal chord transition occurs between G and F: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Rescue by Uncle Kracker: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to F 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 – IV – V – I – III

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C G F E

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Am Dm

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

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of C without a capo.

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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: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – V – IV – V – I – III • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Rescue (Uncle Kracker)?

To play the Easy Chords for Rescue, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Rescue by Uncle Kracker 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.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Rescue

Released 2004

Genre

Country Pop

Songwriter Uncle Kracker

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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speed Difficulty Level: Easy

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