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I Can Hardly Make You Mine

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Key: C#
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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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 Medium
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 3 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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I Can Hardly Make You Mine by Cults is played in the key of C#. Arranged in the natural sounding key of C# in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'I Can Hardly Make You Mine' by Cults utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The C# 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 C# and G#: 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)
I – V – IV – I – IV – I
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
C# Ab F#

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

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 D#m Supertonic
iii Fm Mediant
IV F# Subdominant
V G# Dominant
vi A#m Submediant
vii° Cdim Leading

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 (C#, Ab, F#)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C# • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – V – IV – I – IV – I • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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quiz How to play the easy chords for I Can Hardly Make You Mine (Cults)?

To play the Easy Chords for I Can Hardly Make You Mine, 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 I Can Hardly Make You Mine?

The original recording key for I Can Hardly Make You Mine by Cults is C#. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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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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