It Probably Matters

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Key: DM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Dm]I tried to [Fm]be a faithful man
[Cm]I tried to hide [Dm]a taste for the anger
[Fm]I didn't indicate [Cm]that I care
[D] Mevery time you'd walk [Gm]away I'd bring it outside
[Fm]'Cause I didn't have [Cm]the grace or the brains
[Dm]And it [Fm]probably matters
[Cm]It probably matters
[Gm]I didn't have the [Cm]grace or the brains
[Dm]And it [Fm]probably mattered
[Cm]It probably mattered
[Fm]I was pawning [Cm]my days away
[Gm]By the [Cm]seaside then
[Cm]On the beach [Dm]with my friends
[Gm]Wanna see [Cm]you dive in
[Dm]When did you ever [Gm]hesitate to be mine
[Cm]It was hard to keep the [Dm]pace when you were land sliding
[Gm]I tried to [Cm]be a faithful friend
[Dm]Couldn't always keep you [Fm]safe when we were ending
[Cm]But I always had [Dm]the time for the medicine
[Dm]And it [Fm]probably matters
[Cm]It probably matters
[Gm]I didn't have the [Cm]grace or the brains
[Dm]And it [Fm]probably mattered
[Cm]It probably mattered
[Fm]I was pawning [Cm]my days away
[Gm]By the [Cm]seaside then
[Cm]On the beach [Dm]with my friends
[Gm]Wanna see [Cm]you dive in
[Dm]Beyond the [Gm]reef it's thriving
[Cm]On the [Dm]beach we're rising
[Gm]Wanna see [Cm]you dive in
[Dm]Oh yeah
[Fm]I need answers
[Fm]I need answers
[Fm]I need answers
[Fm]I need answers
[Gm]By the [Cm]seaside then
[Dm]How many hours [Fm]I gave for this
[Dm]How many hours [Fm]of pain and bliss
[Dm]How many hours [Fm]I gave for this
[Cm]It probably matters (how many hours I gave for this)
[Cm]It probably matters (how many hours of pain and bliss)
[Cm]It probably matters (how many hours I gave for this)

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key Dm (D Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 5

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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It Probably Matters by Interpol is played in the key of Dm. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Dm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Gm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for It Probably Matters by Interpol: sounding in Dm (Capo Fret 5, shape Am) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Dm (Capo on Fret 5 (played in Am shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Fm) with open cowboy substitutions (open Fm7 voicing) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Dm to Fm requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – iii – vii – I – iv

Song chords:

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Dm Fm Cm D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key DM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

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Diatonic Matrix

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

i Dm Tonic

ii° Edim Supertonic

III F Mediant

iv Gm Subdominant

v Am Dominant

VI A# Submediant

VII C Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Fm)

check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: DM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – iii – vii – I – iv • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 5

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ It Probably Matters

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for It Probably Matters (Interpol)?

To play the Easy Chords for It Probably Matters, 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 It Probably Matters?

The original recording key for It Probably Matters by Interpol is DM. 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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[Dm]I tried to [Fm]be a faithful man
[Cm]I tried to hide [Dm]a taste for the anger
[Fm]I didn't indicate [Cm]that I care
[D] Mevery time you'd walk [Gm]away I'd bring it outside
[Fm]'Cause I didn't have [Cm]the grace or the brains
[Dm]And it [Fm]probably matters
[Cm]It probably matters
[Gm]I didn't have the [Cm]grace or the brains
[Dm]And it [Fm]probably mattered
[Cm]It probably mattered
[Fm]I was pawning [Cm]my days away
[Gm]By the [Cm]seaside then
[Cm]On the beach [Dm]with my friends
[Gm]Wanna see [Cm]you dive in
[Dm]When did you ever [Gm]hesitate to be mine
[Cm]It was hard to keep the [Dm]pace when you were land sliding
[Gm]I tried to [Cm]be a faithful friend
[Dm]Couldn't always keep you [Fm]safe when we were ending
[Cm]But I always had [Dm]the time for the medicine
[Dm]And it [Fm]probably matters
[Cm]It probably matters
[Gm]I didn't have the [Cm]grace or the brains
[Dm]And it [Fm]probably mattered
[Cm]It probably mattered
[Fm]I was pawning [Cm]my days away
[Gm]By the [Cm]seaside then
[Cm]On the beach [Dm]with my friends
[Gm]Wanna see [Cm]you dive in
[Dm]Beyond the [Gm]reef it's thriving
[Cm]On the [Dm]beach we're rising
[Gm]Wanna see [Cm]you dive in
[Dm]Oh yeah
[Fm]I need answers
[Fm]I need answers
[Fm]I need answers
[Fm]I need answers
[Gm]By the [Cm]seaside then
[Dm]How many hours [Fm]I gave for this
[Dm]How many hours [Fm]of pain and bliss
[Dm]How many hours [Fm]I gave for this
[Cm]It probably matters (how many hours I gave for this)
[Cm]It probably matters (how many hours of pain and bliss)
[Cm]It probably matters (how many hours I gave for this)