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Faking It

Calvin Harris feat. Kehlani , Lil Yachty verified
Key: AM
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key Am (A Minor)
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 4 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative Rock
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Faking It by Calvin Harris is played in the key of Am. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Am in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Faking It' by Calvin Harris utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The pivotal chord transition occurs between Dm and F: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. 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)
iv – VI – i – ♭VII
Song chords:
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Dm F Am G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family AM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Am Tonic
ii° Bdim Supertonic
III C Mediant
iv Dm Subdominant
v Em Dominant
VI F Submediant
VII G Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: iv – VI – i – ♭VII • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Faking It (Calvin Harris)?

To play the Easy Chords for Faking It, 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 Faking It?

The original recording key for Faking It by Calvin Harris is AM. 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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