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CHORD DIAGRAMS
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Transposed: semitones
[C]When Heaven seems [G]so far away
[Am]And dreams are [F]just a memory
[C]Without the dark, [G]the light won't show
[Am]Remember that [F]you're not alone
[C]When you watch the [G]world just turn away
[Am]And break the [F]promises you made
[C]And love is too [G]to hard to hold
[Am]Just take a breath [F]and let it go
[C]Whoa, whoa, whoa
[G]Just keep [Am]breathing, breathing, breathing
[F]Whoa, whoa, whoa
[C]Just keep [G]breathing, breathing, breathing
[Am]♪
[F]2 AM, too [C]sad to sleep
[G]When what you want [Am]is not what you need
[F]And when these walls [C]don't feel like home
[G]Remember that [Am]you're not alone
[F]The beginning's [C]just another end
[G]It's not too [Am]late to start again
[F]When hope is a [C]too to hard to hold
[G]Just take a breath [Am]and let it go
[F]Whoa, whoa, whoa
[C]Just keep [G]breathing, breathing, breathing
[Am]Whoa, whoa, whoa
[F]Just keep [C]breathing, breathing, breathing
[G]Oh, oh, oh
[Am]Oh, oh, oh
[F]♪
[C]When Heaven seems [G]so far away
[Am]And dreams are [F]just a memory
[C]When love is too [G]to hard to hold
[Am]Just take a [F]breath and let it
[C]Whoa, whoa, [G]whoa, whoa
[Am]Just keep [F]breathing, breathing, breathing
[C]Whoa, whoa, [G]whoa, whoa
[Am]Just keep [F]breathing, breathing, breathing
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Just Keep Breathing by We the Kings is played in the key of C. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Am (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti F (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Just Keep Breathing by We the Kings: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Am to F 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
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – V – vi – IV
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
CGAmF
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyCAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyCOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of C without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord 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:
ICTonic
iiDmSupertonic
iiiEmMediant
IVFSubdominant
VGDominant
viAmSubmediant
vii°BdimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle4 chord unik digunakan
check_circleTerdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (F)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C•TEMPO:
110 BPM (Approx.)
•PROG: I – V – vi – IV•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Just Keep Breathing
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Just Keep Breathing (We the Kings)?
To play the Easy Chords for Just Keep Breathing, 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.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Just Keep Breathing?
The original recording key for Just Keep Breathing by We the Kings is C. 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.
