Cold

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Key: AM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Am]Girl, the way [Em]you broke my heart
[Dm]It shattered like a [Fmaj7]rock through a window
[Am]I thought we [Em]had it so good
[Dm]Never really [Fmaj7]saw this comin'
[Dm]Oh, why you got [Fmaj7]to be so cold?
[Fmaj7]Why you got to go [E7]and cut me like a knife
[Em]And put our [Dm]love on ice?
[Fmaj7]Oh, girl, you know [E7]you left this hole
[Am]Right here in the [Em]middle of my soul
[Am]Oh-oh, oh, why you [Em]got to be so cold?
[Fmaj7]What am I [E7]supposed to say
[Am]If anybody asks [Em]me about you?
[Dm]I guess I'll tell [Fmaj7]'em I'm without you
[Am]How am I [Em]supposed to live
[Dm]When I built [Fmaj7]my life around you?
[E7]Try to put [Am]yourself in my shoes
[Dm]Oh, why you got [Fmaj7]to be so cold?
[Fmaj7]Why you got to go [E7]and cut me like a knife
[Em]And put our [Dm]love on ice?
[Fmaj7]Oh, girl, you know [E7]you left this hole
[E7]Right hеre in the [Am]middle of my soul
[Em]Oh-oh, oh, why you [Dm]got to bе so cold?
[Fmaj7]I only feel [E7]my love hangin' on
[Am]I don't feel [Em]like it's over
[Dm]I'm still [Fmaj7]on fire
[E7]Why you [Am]gotta be so...
[Dm]Oh, why you got [Fmaj7]to be so cold?
[E7]Why you got to go and [Am]cut me up like a knife
[Em]And put our [Dm]love on ice?
[Fmaj7]Oh, girl, you know [E7]you left this hole
[Am]Right here in the [Em]middle of my soul
[Dm]Oh, why you [Fmaj7]gotta be so cold?
[Dm]Why you got [Fmaj7]to be so cold?
[Dm]Why you got [Fmaj7]to be so cold?
[Am]You got to [Em]be so cold

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Am (A Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 17 Unique Chords

Genre Contemporary Country

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Cold by Chris Stapleton is played in the key of Am with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Am (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Em (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut), diikuti Dm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti Fmaj7 (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti F (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti G (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Cold by Chris Stapleton: sounding in Am without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Am (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 (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Am to Em 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 – VI – E7 – VI – E – VII – Asus2/C – D – i – VI – D/C – ii° – Esus4 – E/C

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Am Em Dm Fmaj7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

E7 F E G Asus2/C D Am/G F/E D/C Bdim7 Esus4 E/C Asus2

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

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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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: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Semua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)

check_circle Memerlukan variasi chord bertingkat (Fmaj7)

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KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – v – iv – VI – E7 – VI – E – VII – Asus2/C – D – i – VI – D/C – ii° – Esus4 – E/C • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Cold (Chris Stapleton)?

To play the Easy Chords for Cold, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Cold by Chris Stapleton 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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