What is the BPM tempo of the song Day Before We Went to War?

The tempo of the song Day Before We Went to War by Dido is 110 BPM.

Day Before We Went to War

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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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 Intermediate

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Adult Contemporary

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Day Before We Went to War by Dido is played in the key of C. Arranged in the natural sounding key of C in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Day Before We Went to War' by Dido 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. Moving smoothly between C and Bm demands finger discipline: lead with your ring finger toward the target fret as an anchor before locking down the remaining fingers firmly on the strings. 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)

ii – I – ii – I

Song chords:

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Dm C Bm Am

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Gm F

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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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 Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Bm, Gm, F)

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KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: ii – I – ii – I • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Day Before We Went to War (Dido)?

To play the Easy Chords for Day Before We Went to War, 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 Day Before We Went to War?

The original recording key for Day Before We Went to War by Dido is C. 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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piano Chord Family C

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Day Before We Went to War

quiz How to play the easy chords for Day Before We Went to War (Dido)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Day Before We Went to War?

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?