Bound to Fail

Q: How to play the easy chords for Bound to Fail (Accept)?

To play the Easy Chords for Bound to Fail, 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.

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Key: A

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[A] [E] [D] [E] [A] [E/G#] [F#m] [D] [B] [E] [A] [E] [D] [E] [A] [E/G#] [F#m] [D] [G] [E] [F#m] [A] [F#m] [A] [G] [F#m] [A] [F#m] [D] [E] [F#m] [A] [F#m] [A] [G] [F#m] [A] [F#m] [D] [E]

[A]Drifting down [E]what we passed
[D]It's done over [E]and over again
[A]We've just been [E/G#]losing a part
[F#m]To be in [D]another winning team
[B]We turned the [E]tables and times
[A]Reject the failures [E]for the pride
[D]It's a replay [E]or a change
[A]Who knows when [E/G#]the new game starts
[F#m]What have [D]we done
[G]What a deal
[E]We're bound [F#m]to fail
[A]'Cause you [F#m]failed before
[A]We're bound [G]to fail
[F#m]'Cause you [A]failed before
[F#m]While you have [D]been so wrong
[E]We have to [F#m]live by self defence
[A]We are [F#m]mistaken by you
[A]There is no [G]way we can win
[F#m]We wanna [A]change it
[F#m]Is it true
[D]We're bound [E]to fail
[A]'Cause you [E]failed before
[D]We're bound [E]to fail
[A]'Cause you [E/G#]failed before
[F#m]We wanna [D]change it
[B]What have [E]we done

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Song Fundamentals

Key A (A Major)

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 7 Unique Chords

Genre German

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Bound to Fail by Accept is played in the key of A. Originally recorded in the sounding key of A, 'Bound to Fail' by Accept is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly G shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. Replace full barre B major with an ergonomic open B7 (x21202) voicing, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers during long practice sessions. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between E/G# and F#m: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. 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 Bound to Fail by Accept: sounding in A (Capo Fret 2, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F#m, B) with open cowboy substitutions (open F#m7 or Em shape with capo, open B7 (x21202)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from E/G# to F#m 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 – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

A E D E/Ab

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

F#m B G

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

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

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I A Tonic

ii Bm Supertonic

iii C#m Mediant

IV D Subdominant

V E Dominant

vi F#m Submediant

vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 7 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (F#m, B)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – V – IV – V – I – V • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Bound to Fail (Accept)?

To play the Easy Chords for Bound to Fail, 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 Bound to Fail?

The original recording key for Bound to Fail by Accept is A. 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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