ChordGitar.in
+ Submit Chord
cloud_off Offline mode. Songs saved in Pocket remain accessible.

Hard For

Kevin Gates verified
Key: BB
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
sync_saved_locally
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
Transpose ?
0
Notation
Capo ?
Instrument
speed
screen_lock_portrait
Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 5 — use F chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
lock_clock

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

Alat Workstation Panggung

CHORD DIAGRAMS
volume_up Click chord to hear sound
tune Transposed: semitones
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key Bb (Bb Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position Capo Fret 5
Chord Count 3 Unique Chords
Genre Baton
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
Hard For by Kevin Gates is played in the key of Bb. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Bb, 'Hard For' by Kevin Gates is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 5, enabling guitarists to execute friendly F shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The pivotal chord transition occurs between F and A#: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. 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.
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
V – I – V – I – V – I
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
F Bb Dm

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 BB Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key F Open chord finger positions

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

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family BB

Diatonic Matrix

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

I Bb Tonic
ii Cm Supertonic
iii Dm Mediant
IV Eb Subdominant
V F Dominant
vi Gm Submediant
vii° Adim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (F, Bb)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: BB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: V – I – V – I – V – I • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 5

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Hard For

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Hard For (Kevin Gates)?

To play the Easy Chords for Hard For, 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 Hard For?

The original recording key for Hard For by Kevin Gates is BB. 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.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.
Open on YouTube →

Hard For - Kevin Gates

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Hard For by Kevin Gates on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
Hard For expand_less

More Songs by Kevin Gates verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Kevin Gates.

View All (123 Songs)

Out the Mud

KEY A#M

Kevin Gates

Medium
• Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Vouch

KEY FM

Kevin Gates

Intermediate
• Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Cartel Swag

KEY EM

Kevin Gates

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

2 Phones

KEY G

Kevin Gates

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Break the Bitch Down

KEY C

Kevin Gates feat. K Camp

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Bags

KEY F

Kevin Gates

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Baton Genre music_note

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Baton that are frequently played.

Explore Baton

Diamond Teeth Samurai

KEY BM

YoungBoy Never Broke Again

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Solar Eclipse

KEY A#M

YoungBoy Never Broke Again

Advanced
• Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

No Smoke

KEY AM

YoungBoy Never Broke Again

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Graffiti

KEY CM

YoungBoy Never Broke Again

Intermediate
• Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Vette Motors

KEY G

YoungBoy Never Broke Again

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Right Foot Creep

KEY BM

YoungBoy Never Broke Again

Easy
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

Ligaya

67% Match

Kitchie Nadal

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (V – I – V – I – V – I) • Harmonic Key Match (Key F)
Key F
Play arrow_forward

Clean White Love

65% Match

Lisa Mitchell

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (V – I – V – I – V – I) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Eb)
Key EB Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Did It Hurt

64% Match

Nevershoutnever

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (V – I – V – I – V – I)
Key C
Play arrow_forward

Maybe Tomorrow

63% Match

Ub40

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (V – I – V – I – V – I)
Key C Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Ayo Bergembira

62% Match

Levian Al Fatih Billar (Abang L)

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (V – I – V – I – V – I)
Key C Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Anything

61% Match

Seven Mary Three

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (V – I – V – I – V – I)
Key C
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

Explore songs matching this progression (V – I – V – I – V – I), key (BB), and fingerings.