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Getting By

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Jerry Jeff Walker verified
Key: G
110 BPM
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Song Fundamentals
Key G (G Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Very Easy
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 5 Unique Chords
Genre Classic Texas Country
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Time Signature 4/4
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Getting By by Jerry Jeff Walker is played in the key of G. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Am7 (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Em (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – ii – IV – V – vi
Song chords:
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G Am7 C D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Em

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

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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 5 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required
check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – ii – IV – V – vi • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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To play the Easy Chords for Getting By, 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 Getting By?

The original recording key for Getting By by Jerry Jeff Walker is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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