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You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory

Johnny Thunders verified
Key: D
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Song Fundamentals
Key D (D Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Easy
Capo Position Capo Fret 2
Chord Count 6 Unique Chords
Genre Glam Punk
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory by Johnny Thunders is played in the key of D. Originally recorded in the sounding key of D, 'You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory' by Johnny Thunders is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The tricky Bm barre can be effortlessly simplified using an open Bm7 (x20202) shape, removing the need for five-string index finger pressure across the second fret while maintaining clean note clarity. Moving smoothly between G and Bm demands finger discipline: lead with your ring finger toward the target fret as an anchor before locking down the remaining fingers firmly on the strings. 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)
I – IV – vi – I – IV – vi
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
D G Bm Dsus2

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Dsus4 A

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

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

I D Tonic
ii Em Supertonic
iii F#m Mediant
IV G Subdominant
V A Dominant
vi Bm Submediant
vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Bm)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Dsus2)
check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: D • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: I – IV – vi – I – IV – vi • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory

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quiz How to play the easy chords for You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory (Johnny Thunders)?

To play the Easy Chords for You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory?

The original recording key for You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory by Johnny Thunders is D. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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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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You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory - Johnny Thunders

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