Sacrilege

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Key: BM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Bm]Fallen for a guy who [A]fell down from the sky
[Em]Halo round [F#]his head
[Bm]Feathers in [A]our bed
[Em]In our bed, [G]in our bed
[Bm]♪
[A]Fallen for a guy who [Em]fell down from the sky
[F#]Halo round [Bm] this head
[A]Feathers in [Em] your bed
[G]In our bed, [Bm]in our bed
[A]♪
[Em]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [F#]sacrilege, you say
[Bm]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [A]sacrilege, you say
[Em]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [F#]sacrilege, you say
[Bm]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [A]sacrilege, you say
[Em]♪
[F#]Asked if [Bm]I would try
[A]To leave [Em]this all behind
[F#]Halo round [Bm] this head
[A]Burnin' in [Em] your bed
[G]In our bed, [Bm]in our bed

[Bm]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [A]sacrilege, you say
[Em]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [F#]sacrilege, you say
[Bm]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [A]sacrilege, you say
[Em]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [F#]sacrilege, you say
[Bm]♪
[D]And I plead [Em]and I pray
[F#]And I plead [Bm]and I pray
[A]And I plead (And [Em]I plead and I pray)
[F#]And I pray (And [Bm]I plead and I pray)
[A]And I plead (And [Em]I plead and I pray)
[F#]And I pray (And [Bm]I plead and I pray)
[A]And I plead [Em]and I pray
[F#]And I plead [Bm]and I pray
[D]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [Em]sacrilege, you say
[F#]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [Bm]sacrilege, you say
[A]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [Em]sacrilege, you say
[F#]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [Bm]sacrilege, you say
[A]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [Em]sacrilege, you say
[F#]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [Bm]sacrilege, you say
[A]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say [Em](And I plead and I pray)
[F#]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say [Bm](And I plead and I pray)
[D]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say [Em](And I plead and I pray)
[F#]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say [Bm](And I plead and I pray)

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key Bm (B Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Dance

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Sacrilege by Yeah Yeah Yeahs is played in the key of Bm. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Bm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti A (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti Em (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti G (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti D (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Sacrilege by Yeah Yeah Yeahs: sounding in Bm (Capo Fret 2, shape Am) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Bm (Capo on Fret 2 (played in Am shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm, F#) with open cowboy substitutions (open Bm7 (x20202), open F#7 voicing) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Bm to A 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 – ♭VII – iv – V – VI – III

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Bm A Em F#

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

G D

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key BM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining Bm sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family BM

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of BM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Bm Tonic

ii° C#dim Supertonic

III D Mediant

iv Em Subdominant

v F#m Dominant

VI G Submediant

VII A Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: BM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – ♭VII – iv – V – VI – III • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 2

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Sacrilege (Yeah Yeah Yeahs)?

To play the Easy Chords for Sacrilege, 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.

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

The original recording key for Sacrilege by Yeah Yeah Yeahs is BM. 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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[Bm]Fallen for a guy who [A]fell down from the sky
[Em]Halo round [F#]his head
[Bm]Feathers in [A]our bed
[Em]In our bed, [G]in our bed
[Bm]♪
[A]Fallen for a guy who [Em]fell down from the sky
[F#]Halo round [Bm] this head
[A]Feathers in [Em] your bed
[G]In our bed, [Bm]in our bed
[A]♪
[Em]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [F#]sacrilege, you say
[Bm]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [A]sacrilege, you say
[Em]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [F#]sacrilege, you say
[Bm]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [A]sacrilege, you say
[Em]♪
[F#]Asked if [Bm]I would try
[A]To leave [Em]this all behind
[F#]Halo round [Bm] this head
[A]Burnin' in [Em] your bed
[G]In our bed, [Bm]in our bed

[Bm]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [A]sacrilege, you say
[Em]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [F#]sacrilege, you say
[Bm]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [A]sacrilege, you say
[Em]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [F#]sacrilege, you say
[Bm]♪
[D]And I plead [Em]and I pray
[F#]And I plead [Bm]and I pray
[A]And I plead (And [Em]I plead and I pray)
[F#]And I pray (And [Bm]I plead and I pray)
[A]And I plead (And [Em]I plead and I pray)
[F#]And I pray (And [Bm]I plead and I pray)
[A]And I plead [Em]and I pray
[F#]And I plead [Bm]and I pray
[D]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [Em]sacrilege, you say
[F#]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [Bm]sacrilege, you say
[A]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [Em]sacrilege, you say
[F#]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [Bm]sacrilege, you say
[A]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [Em]sacrilege, you say
[F#]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, [Bm]sacrilege, you say
[A]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say [Em](And I plead and I pray)
[F#]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say [Bm](And I plead and I pray)
[D]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say [Em](And I plead and I pray)
[F#]It's sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say [Bm](And I plead and I pray)