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Transposed: semitones
[Bbm]Let the penny, let the [F#]penny, let the penny drop
[Bbm]Does she love you, does she [F#]love you, does she love you not?
[Bbm]You're in trouble if you think [F#]you're gonna need your brain pain
[Bbm]Your brain pain
[A]I don't need [F#m]anymore of this
[A](I don't need [F#m]anymore of this)
[E]I'm gone, I'm [F#]gone, I'm gone
[E]I'm gone, I'm [F#]gone, I'm gone
[G#m]You look so tired and [F#]I know you're feeling hella bereft
[G#m]The reasons she [E]left you - Augh!
[F#]It's your birthday, [G#m]it's your death day
[E]It's a war, it's a war, [F#]it's a war, it's a war
[G#m]Oh Anna I've done, [E]oh Matthew I've done
[F#]The worst, the worst, [G#m]the worst, the worst
[E]A good thing
[F#]Now you think about it, [B]don't you make it real?
[G#m]The bad thing
[A]Maybe it's a feeling [F#m]I don't want to feel
[F#]But love is all [Bbm]you need to know
[F#]But love is all [Bbm]you need to know
[A]Are you trying to be clever? [F#m]Cause you're better when you don't
[A]Are you trying to be clever? [F#m]Cause you're better when you don't
[A]I don't need [F#m]anymore of this
[A](I don't need [F#m]anymore of this)
[E]I'm gone, I'm [F#]gone, I'm gone
[E]I'm gone, I'm [F#]gone, I'm gone
[G#m]You look so tired and [F#]I know you're feeling hella bereft
[G#m]The reasons she [E]left you - Augh!
[F#]It's your birthday, [G#m]it's your death day!
[E]It's a war, it's a war, [F#]it's a war, it's a war
[G#m]Oh Anna I've done, [E]oh Matthew I've done
[F#]The worst, the worst, [G#m]the worst, the worst
[E]A good thing
[F#]Now you think about it, [B]don't you make it real?
[G#m]The bad thing
[A]Maybe it's a feeling [F#m]I don't want to feel
[F#]But love is all [Bbm]you need to know
[F#]But love is all [Bbm]you need to know
[A]Are you trying to be clever? [F#m]Cause you're better when you don't
[A]Are you trying to be clever? [F#m]Cause you're better when you don't
[F#]But love is all [Bbm]you need to know
[F#]But love is all [Bbm]you need to know
[A]Are you trying to be clever? [F#m]Cause you're better when you don't
[A]Are you trying to be clever? [F#m]Cause you're better when you don't
[G#m]Shake the money, shake the [A]money, shake the money tree
[F#m]Leave the city, leave the [B]city, leave the city be
[G#m]So terrified of anything [A]that makes you haunt
[F#m]Make a living selling [B]brollies as you forget
[G#m]But your heart between [A]a horror and a parapet
[F#m]Your bodies going to [Bbm]levitate above the road
[F#]But love is all [Bbm]you need to know
[F#]But love is all [Bbm]you need to know
[B]Are you trying to be clever? [G#m]Cause your better when you don't
[B]Are you trying to be clever? [G#m]Cause your better when you don't
[F#]But love is all [Bbm]you need to know
[F#]But love is all [Bbm]you need to know
[B]Are you trying to be clever? [G#m]Cause your better when you don't
[B]Are you trying to be clever? [G#m]Cause your better when you don't
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Brainchild by Everything Everything is played in the key of G#m with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: F# (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti G#m (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti E (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti B (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Brainchild by Everything Everything: sounding in G#m (Capo Fret 1, shape Gm) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in G#m (Capo on Fret 1 (played in Gm shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bbm, F#, G#m) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Bbm to F# requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
Bbm – VII – i – VI – III – A – F#m
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
BbmF#G#mE
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
BAF#m
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyG#MAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 1sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGMOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler Gm chord shapes while sounding in G#m.
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pianoChord 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:
KEY: G#M•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: Bbm – VII – i – VI – III – A – F#m•DIFF: 5/5•CAPO: 1
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Brainchild
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Brainchild (Everything Everything)?
To play the Easy Chords for Brainchild, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Brainchild?
The original recording key for Brainchild by Everything Everything is G#M. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs 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.
