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Lazy River

Hoagy Carmichael verified
Key: C
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Song Fundamentals
Key C (C Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 5
Chord Count 11 Unique Chords
Genre Alley
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Lazy River by Hoagy Carmichael is played in the key of C. Originally recorded in the sounding key of C, 'Lazy River' by Hoagy Carmichael is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 5, enabling guitarists to execute friendly G shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. 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. The pivotal chord transition occurs between F and A7: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 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 92 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
IV – VI – ♭VII – II – ♭II – I
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
F A7 Bb D7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
C#7 C7 G7 Ab7 Gm7 Fadd13 Bdim7

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

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

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

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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: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 11 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 5 barre chord shapes (F, Bb, C#7)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Fadd13, Bdim7)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: IV – VI – ♭VII – II – ♭II – I • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 5

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Lazy River

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Lazy River (Hoagy Carmichael)?

To play the Easy Chords for Lazy River, 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 Lazy River?

The original recording key for Lazy River by Hoagy Carmichael 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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