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Drown

Boys of Fall verified
Key: CM
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key Cm (C 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 1
Chord Count 3 Unique Chords
Genre Anthem
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Drown by Boys of Fall is played in the key of Cm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Cm, 'Drown' by Boys of Fall is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 1, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Bm shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Ab barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Ab and Cm: 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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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
VI – i – v – VI – i – v
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Ab Cm Gm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key CM Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key BM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler Bm chord shapes while sounding in Cm.

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piano Chord Family CM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Cm Tonic
ii° Ddim Supertonic
III D# Mediant
iv Fm Subdominant
v Gm Dominant
VI G# Submediant
VII A# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Ab, Cm, Gm)
check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: CM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: VI – i – v – VI – i – v • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 1

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Drown

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Drown (Boys of Fall)?

To play the Easy Chords for Drown, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Drown by Boys of Fall is CM. 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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