Many Faces

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[C]There's only love [G]that's strong enough
[D]To rescue [G]us from self-destruct
[C]You don't think so, [G]but we're all the same
[D]You don't think so, you've [G]got skin in the game
[C]We're in sync so [G]we're afraid of change
[D]That's just [G]how it is
[C]My brother's mad at me, our [G]room's a tomb of dead canaries
[D]I'm right, why can't you [G]see right to the bitter end?
[C]My God, what's-his-name says [G]your god is just calamari
[D]My God's new to this game, [G]you don't know who to blame
[C]You don't think so, [G]but we're all the same
[D]You don't think so, you've [G]got skin in the game
[C]We're in sync so [G]we're afraid of change
[D]That's just [G]how it is
[G]We're born, [D]so we die
[G]We see [C]lives entwined
[G]You see differences
[G]All roads [D]follow the time
[C]We're here
[G]To reconcile [D]our hearts
[G]All roads follow the [C]time (to reconcile our hearts)
[G]All roads follow the [C]time (to reconcile our hearts)
[G]All roads follow the [C]time (to reconcile our hearts)
[G]All roads [D]follow the time
[D]There's only one
[G]Human race
[C]Many faces
[G]Everybody belongs here
[D]There's only one
[G]Human race
[C]Many faces
[G]Everybody belongs here
[D]There's only one
[G]Human race
[C]Many faces
[G]Everybody belongs here
[D]There's only one
[G]Human race
[C]Many faces
[G]Everybody belongs here
[G]There's only one (we're [C]alive, then we die)
[G]Human race (we're [D]alive, then we fly)
[G]Many faces (we're alive [C]and then we die)
[G]Everybody belongs here
[G]There's only one (we're [C]alive, then we die)
[G]Human race (we're [D]alive, then we fly)
[G]Many faces (we're alive [C]and then we die)
[G]Everybody belongs here
[G]There's only one (we're [C]alive, then we die)
[G]Human race (we're [D]alive, then we fly)
[G]Many faces (we're alive [C]and then we die)
[G]Everybody belongs here
[G]There's only one (we're [C]alive, then we die)
[G]Human race (we're [D]alive, then we fly)
[G]Many faces (we're alive [C]and then we die)
[G]Everybody belongs here
[G]There's only one (we're [C]alive, then we die)
[G]Human race (we're [D]alive, then we fly)
[G]Many faces (we're alive [C]and then we die)
[G]Everybody belongs here
[D]There's only one
[G]Human race
[C]Many faces
[G]Everybody belongs here
[D]There's only one
[G]Human race
[C]Many faces
[G]Everybody belongs here

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Many Faces

Released 2018

Genre

Alternative Bristol Indie

Songwriter James

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Many Faces by James is played in the key of G. Arranged in the natural sounding key of G in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Many Faces' by James utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (C, G, D), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between C and G: 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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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Many Faces by James: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (C, G, D) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from C to G 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)

IV – I – V – I

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C G D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.

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piano Chord Family G

Diatonic Matrix

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

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: IV – I – V – I • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Many Faces (James)?

To play the Easy Chords for Many Faces, 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 Many Faces?

The original recording key for Many Faces by James is G. 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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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Many Faces

Released 2018

Genre

Alternative Bristol Indie

Songwriter James

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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[C]There's only love [G]that's strong enough
[D]To rescue [G]us from self-destruct
[C]You don't think so, [G]but we're all the same
[D]You don't think so, you've [G]got skin in the game
[C]We're in sync so [G]we're afraid of change
[D]That's just [G]how it is
[C]My brother's mad at me, our [G]room's a tomb of dead canaries
[D]I'm right, why can't you [G]see right to the bitter end?
[C]My God, what's-his-name says [G]your god is just calamari
[D]My God's new to this game, [G]you don't know who to blame
[C]You don't think so, [G]but we're all the same
[D]You don't think so, you've [G]got skin in the game
[C]We're in sync so [G]we're afraid of change
[D]That's just [G]how it is
[G]We're born, [D]so we die
[G]We see [C]lives entwined
[G]You see differences
[G]All roads [D]follow the time
[C]We're here
[G]To reconcile [D]our hearts
[G]All roads follow the [C]time (to reconcile our hearts)
[G]All roads follow the [C]time (to reconcile our hearts)
[G]All roads follow the [C]time (to reconcile our hearts)
[G]All roads [D]follow the time
[D]There's only one
[G]Human race
[C]Many faces
[G]Everybody belongs here
[D]There's only one
[G]Human race
[C]Many faces
[G]Everybody belongs here
[D]There's only one
[G]Human race
[C]Many faces
[G]Everybody belongs here
[D]There's only one
[G]Human race
[C]Many faces
[G]Everybody belongs here
[G]There's only one (we're [C]alive, then we die)
[G]Human race (we're [D]alive, then we fly)
[G]Many faces (we're alive [C]and then we die)
[G]Everybody belongs here
[G]There's only one (we're [C]alive, then we die)
[G]Human race (we're [D]alive, then we fly)
[G]Many faces (we're alive [C]and then we die)
[G]Everybody belongs here
[G]There's only one (we're [C]alive, then we die)
[G]Human race (we're [D]alive, then we fly)
[G]Many faces (we're alive [C]and then we die)
[G]Everybody belongs here
[G]There's only one (we're [C]alive, then we die)
[G]Human race (we're [D]alive, then we fly)
[G]Many faces (we're alive [C]and then we die)
[G]Everybody belongs here
[G]There's only one (we're [C]alive, then we die)
[G]Human race (we're [D]alive, then we fly)
[G]Many faces (we're alive [C]and then we die)
[G]Everybody belongs here
[D]There's only one
[G]Human race
[C]Many faces
[G]Everybody belongs here
[D]There's only one
[G]Human race
[C]Many faces
[G]Everybody belongs here