Forbidden Beat

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[D]There was a boy [C]who had too many toys
[D]And an ache [C]inside of his bones
[G]He sought extrication [D]through chemical vocation
[C]And now he [G]answers to "Jones"
[G]It's deadly [D]and alluring
[C]The sound [G]of pounding heat
[D]Enslaving all who dare [F]succumb to the temptations of
[C]The forbidden beat
[G]Thinking today of what [D]I want to say
[F]Thinking of [C]inhibition and vice
[G]What they call [F]straight I do relegate
[C]As I [G]cautiously salted along
[G]It's deadly [D]and alluring
[C]The sound [G]of pounding heat
[D]Enslaving all who dare [F]succumb to the temptations of
[C]The forbidden beat
[D]It thunders away at [C]first light of each day
[G]And the [D]simpleton lifestyle evolves
[C]But soon enters dusk [G]as the last surrey rusts
[D]And a new [C]day upon us results
[G]It's deadly [D]and alluring
[C]The sound [G]of pounding heat
[D]Enslaving all who dare [F]succumb to the temptations of
[C]The forbidden beat
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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Forbidden Beat

Released 1970

Genre

Melodic Hardcore Punk

Songwriter Bad Religion

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Song Fundamentals

Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Melodic Hardcore

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Forbidden Beat by Bad Religion 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 F (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Forbidden Beat by Bad Religion: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) 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 D 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)

II – I – V – IV – ♭VII

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

D C G F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of C without a capo.

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piano Chord 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:

I C Tonic

ii Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: II – I – V – IV – ♭VII • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Forbidden Beat (Bad Religion)?

To play the Easy Chords for Forbidden Beat, 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.

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

The original recording key for Forbidden Beat by Bad Religion is C. 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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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Forbidden Beat

Released 1970

Genre

Melodic Hardcore Punk

Songwriter Bad Religion

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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piano Chord Family C

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