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Save the Children

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Gil Scott-Heron verified
Key: C
110 BPM
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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key C (C Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 5 Unique Chords
Genre Afrobeat
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Time Signature 4/4
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Save the Children by Gil Scott-Heron is played in the key of C. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Dm7 (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti F (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – ii – IV – ♭VII – ♭III
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
C Dm7 F Bb

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Eb

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 Dm Supertonic
iii Em Mediant
IV F Subdominant
V G Dominant
vi Am Submediant
vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (F, Bb, Eb)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – ii – IV – ♭VII – ♭III • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Save the Children (Gil Scott-Heron)?

To play the Easy Chords for Save the Children, 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 Save the Children?

The original recording key for Save the Children by Gil Scott-Heron 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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Save the Children - Gil Scott-Heron

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