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Be Careful

Jason Derulo verified
Key: DM
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 5 — use Am chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
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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 Dance Pop
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Be Careful by Jason Derulo is played in the key of Dm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Dm, 'Be Careful' by Jason Derulo is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 5, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Am shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Gm 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 C and Gm: 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 – ♭VII – iv – V
Song chords:
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Dm C Gm A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Am

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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piano Chord Family DM

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 (Gm)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: DM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – ♭VII – iv – V • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 5

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Be Careful (Jason Derulo)?

To play the Easy Chords for Be Careful, 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 Be Careful?

The original recording key for Be Careful by Jason Derulo 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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