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The tempo of the song Complainer by Cold War Kids is 110 BPM.

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Key: G#M

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↑ ✕ - - - - - - ↑ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↑ ✕ - ✕ ↑ - ↓ - - -

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Easy Chord Tip: No capo — use open G#m chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →

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Song Fundamentals

Key G#m (G# Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

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Strumming Pattern ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↑ ✕ - - - - - - ↑ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↑ ✕ - ✕ ↑ - ↓ - - -

Time Signature 4/4

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Complainer by Cold War Kids is played in the key of G#m. Arranged in the natural sounding key of G#m in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Complainer' by Cold War Kids utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. Replace full barre B major with an ergonomic open B7 (x21202) voicing, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers during long practice sessions. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between B and C#7: 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)

III – IV – i – ♭VII – III – i

Song chords:

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B C#7 Abm 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 G#M Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G#M Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of G#m without a capo.

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piano Chord Family G#M

Diatonic Matrix

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

i G#m Tonic

ii° A#dim Supertonic

III B Mediant

iv C#m Subdominant

v D#m Dominant

VI E Submediant

VII F# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (B, C#7, Abm)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G#M • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: III – IV – i – ♭VII – III – i • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Complainer (Cold War Kids)?

To play the Easy Chords for Complainer, 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 Complainer?

The original recording key for Complainer by Cold War Kids is G#M. 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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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family G#M

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Complainer (Cold War Kids)?

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

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