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The tempo of the song Play by Vance Joy is 110 BPM.

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To play the Easy Chords for Play, 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.

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Easy Chord Tip: No capo — use open C chord shapes.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album God Loves You When You're Dancing

Released 2026

Genre

Folk Pop Folk-pop

Songwriter Vance Joy

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Folk Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Play by Vance Joy is played in the key of C. Arranged in the natural sounding key of C in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Play' by Vance Joy 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 C 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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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

V – I – IV – V – I – IV

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

G C F Fm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (F, Fm)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: V – I – IV – V – I – IV • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Play (Vance Joy)?

To play the Easy Chords for Play, 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 Play?

The original recording key for Play by Vance Joy 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 God Loves You When You're Dancing

Released 2026

Genre

Folk Pop Folk-pop

Songwriter Vance Joy

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account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family C

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Play

quiz How to play the easy chords for Play (Vance Joy)?

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

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

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