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Hearts A Mess

Gotye verified
Key: FM
110 BPM
Standard
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 5 — use Cm chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key Fm (F Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Capo Position Capo Fret 5
Chord Count 4 Unique Chords
Genre Pop
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Hearts A Mess by Gotye is played in the key of Fm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Fm, 'Hearts A Mess' by Gotye is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 5, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Cm shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Fm 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 Fm and Cm: 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 – i – v
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Fm Cm Eb C#

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key FM Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key CM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into Cm, maintaining Fm sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family FM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Fm Tonic
ii° Gdim Supertonic
III Ab Mediant
iv Bbm Subdominant
v Cm Dominant
VI Db Submediant
VII Eb Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (Fm, Cm, Eb)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: FM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – v – i – v • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 5

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Hearts A Mess

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Hearts A Mess (Gotye)?

To play the Easy Chords for Hearts A Mess, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Hearts A Mess?

The original recording key for Hearts A Mess by Gotye is FM. 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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