Chasing Pavements

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Key: F

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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*-Strum down once!

*[C]
I've made up my mind,
*[G]
Don't need to think it over
*[Am]
[Am]If I'm wrong, I right
*[Em]
Don't need to look no further,
*[F]
This ain't lust
*[Em] *[C]
I know this is love
*[Em] [C]
But, if I tell the world
[G]I'll never say enough
[Am]'cause it was not said to you
[F] And that's exactly [A] what I need to do
[Am]If I end [Em]up with you

Chorus

[F]Should I [G]give up,
[Am]Or should I just keep chasin' pavements?
[Em] Even [E]if it [F]leads [G]nowhere
[F]Or [C]would it be[a] waste
[G] Even if [E]I knew [Am]my place
[F]Should I [G]leave it there
[F]Should I [G]give up,
[Am]Or should I just keep chasin' pavements
[Em] Even [E]if it [F]leads [G]nowhere

[C]I build myself up
[G] And fly [A]around in circles
[Am]Waitin' as my heart drops
[F] And my back [A]begins to tingle
[Am] inally,[F] could [Em]this be it

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Song Fundamentals

Key F (F Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 3

Chord Count 7 Unique Chords

Genre Blue-eyed Soul

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Chasing Pavements by Adele is played in the key of F. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Am (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti am (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti F (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Chasing Pavements by Adele: sounding in F (Capo Fret 3, shape D) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in F (Capo on Fret 3 (played in D shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Em to F 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)

V – II – iii – vii – I – III – VII

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C G Am Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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F A E

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key F Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key D Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into D, maintaining F sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family F

Diatonic Matrix

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

I F Tonic

ii Gm Supertonic

iii Am Mediant

IV Bb Subdominant

V C Dominant

vi Dm Submediant

vii° Edim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 7 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)

check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: F • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: V – II – iii – vii – I – III – VII • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Chasing Pavements (Adele)?

To play the Easy Chords for Chasing Pavements, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Chasing Pavements by Adele is F. 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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