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[Intro]
[C#m] [G#m7] [C#m] [G#m7]
[C#m]Umm, hey Deb
[G#m7]Mm hmm
[C#m]Thank you for being [G#m7]woman enough to come
[C#m]Whitney, what's [G#m7]this about?
[C#m]I know he's [G#m7]leaving me for you
[C#m]Who said that, [G#m7]who told you?
[C#m]That is true
[G#m7]What is [C#m]he telling you?
[G#m7]Could it be the same [C#m]things that he told me?
[G#m7]He told me [C#m]that he loved me
[G#m7]I heard that
[C#m]He told me [G#m7]I was beautiful
[C#m]How did you know? [G#m7]How did you know?
[C#m]'Cause I played [G#m7]that scene before
[C#m]This is a [G#m7]retake of my life
[C#m]I was his [G#m7]star for many nights
[C#m]Now the [G#m7]roles have changed
[C#m]And you're the leading [G#m7]lady in his life
[C#m]Lights, camera, [G#m7]now you're on
[C#m]Just remember [G#m7]you've been warned
[C#m]Enjoy it now [G#m7]'cause it won't last
[C#m]Same script, [G#m7]different cast
[C#m]♪
[G#m7]What you're saying [C#m]could be true
[G#m7]But how can I [C#m]take advice from you?
[G#m7]I'm not hating
[C#m]But I wish the one before [G#m7]me would have warned me too babe
[C#m]Don't say no more, la, [G#m7]la, la, la, la, la, la
[C#m]Uncover your [G#m7]ears, girl
[C#m]I'm not listening, la, la, [G#m7]la, la, la, la, la
[C#m]But I know [G#m7]you hear me
[C#m]Maybe my [G#m7]reasons are wrong
[C#m]But I know [G#m7]that you believe me
[C#m]This is a [G#m7]retake of my life
[C#m]I was his [G#m7]star for many nights
[C#m]Now the [G#m7]roles have changed
[C#m]And you're the leading [G#m7]lady in his life
[C#m]Lights, camera, [G#m7]now you're on
[C#m]Just remember [G#m7]you've been warned
[C#m]Enjoy it now [G#m7]'cause it won't last
[C#m]Same script, [G#m7]different cast
[C#m]It's your fault you [G#m7]didn't love him enough
[C#m]That's the problem, I [G#m7]loved him too much
[C#m]And when you love him [G#m7]he becomes unattracted to you
[C#m]Oh no, he's changed [G#m7]and I'll prove you wrong
[C#m]No, you won't
[G#m7]So go away, leave [C#m]us the hell alone
[G#m7]See, he [C#m]loves me
[G#m7]He'll hurt you
[C#m]He'll stay [G#m7]with me
[C#m]He'll leave you
[G#m7]For sure, [C#m]for sure, oh
[G#m7]This is a [C#m]retake of my life
[G#m7]I was his [C#m]star for many nights
[G#m7]Now the [C#m]roles have changed
[G#m7]Now, now, now, [C#m]now, now, no, no
[G#m7]Now the roles have changed and [C#m]I'm the leading lady in his life
[G#m7]Lights, camera, [C#m]now you're on
[G#m7]Just remember [C#m]you've been warned
[G#m7]Enjoy it now, [C#m]because it won't last
[G#m7]No, same [C#m]script, different cast
[G#m7]This is a [C#m]retake of my life
[G#m7]You were his [C#m]star for many nights
[G#m7]But now the [C#m]roles have changed
[G#m7]I'm the leading [C#m]lady in his life
[G#m7]Lights, camera, [C#m]now you're on
[G#m7]Just remember [C#m]you've been warned
[G#m7]Enjoy it now, [C#m]'cause this will last
[G#m7]I'm the future, [C#m]you're his past
[G#m7]This is a [C#m]retake of my life
[G#m7]I was his [C#m]star for many nights
[G#m7]Now the [C#m]roles have changed
[G#m7]And you're the leading [C#m]lady in his life
[G#m7]Lights, camera, [C#m]now you're on
[G#m7]Just remember [C#m]you've been warned
[G#m7]Enjoy it now
[C#m]Enjoy this now
[G#m7]It won't last
[C#m]I know [G#m7]it will last
[C#m]Same script, [G#m7]different cast, oh
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Same Script, Different Cast by Whitney Houston is played in the key of C#m with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C#m (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti G#m7 (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut), diikuti F#m9 (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti F#m7 (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti B (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti E (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti Amaj7 (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Same Script, Different Cast by Whitney Houston: sounding in C#m (Capo Fret 4, shape Am) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in C#m (Capo on Fret 4 (played in Am shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (C#m, B, Bb) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from C#m to G#m7 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 – iv – VII – Am/E – III – VI – G#7 – iv – C#7 – G#9 – C#maj7 – VI – Bb/C – Dm
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
C#mG#m7F#m9F#m7
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyC#MAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 4sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyAMOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining C#m sound without complex barre chords.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family C#M
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of C#M. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
iC#mTonic
ii°D#dimSupertonic
IIIEMediant
ivF#mSubdominant
vG#mDominant
VIASubmediant
VIIBSubtonic
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle2 chord unik digunakan
check_circleTerdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (C#m)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C#M•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: i – v – iv – VII – Am/E – III – VI – G#7 – iv – C#7 – G#9 – C#maj7 – VI – Bb/C – Dm•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 4
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Same Script, Different Cast
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Same Script, Different Cast (Whitney Houston)?
To play the Easy Chords for Same Script, Different Cast, 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 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Same Script, Different Cast?
The original recording key for Same Script, Different Cast by Whitney Houston is C#M. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
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