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Always

Leonard Cohen verified
Key: F
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key F (F Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 5
Chord Count 17 Unique Chords
Genre Canadian
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Always by Leonard Cohen is played in the key of F. Originally recorded in the sounding key of F, 'Always' by Leonard Cohen is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 5, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C 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 F/C: 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.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – vi
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
F F/C Dm7 Fmadd13/C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
G7 Gm C Gm11 Bb A Bbsus4 E E7 Eb D Gm/D Bbm

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

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

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

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piano Chord Family F

Diatonic Matrix

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

I F Tonic
ii Gm Supertonic
iii Am Mediant
IV Bb Subdominant
V C Dominant
vi Dm Submediant
vii° Edim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 17 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 6 barre chord shapes (F, Gm, Bb)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Fmadd13/C, Gm11)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: F • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – vi • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 5

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Always (Leonard Cohen)?

To play the Easy Chords for Always, 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 Always?

The original recording key for Always by Leonard Cohen is F. 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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