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Impossible (Single Version)

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Key: D#M

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[Ebm7]

[Chorus 1]
[BBm]It seems quite [Ab]impossible to me
[Ebm7]That I can [Ebminadd13]hear you singing
[Ebm7]There's something above [Ebminadd13]me in the trees
[BBm]Or is it [Ab]in my head?
[Ebm7]It seems quite [Ebminadd13]impossible to me
[Ebm7]That I can [Ebminadd13]hear you crying
[Bbm] [Ab] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13]
[Ebm7] [Ebminadd13] [Bbm] [Ab]
[Ebm7] [Ebminadd13] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13]

[Verse 1]
[Absus2]Someone else is [Eb]calling now, it seems
[Gb]And I don't hear you fall
[Db]I didn't see [BBm]the signs were incomplete
[Absus2]Couldn't save us from forever
[Eb]Guess this was the [Gb]rise before the fall
[Db]The stone was set, the die was cast

[Chorus 2]
[BBm]Now it's changing [Ab]with the weather
[Ebm7]Still, we shut [Ebminadd13]our eyes, here [Ebm7]comes the wall
[Ebminadd13]It seems quite [BBm]impossible to me
[Ab]That I can [Ebm7]hear you smiling
[Ebminadd13]There's something above [Ebm7]me in the breeze
[Ebminadd13]Or is it [BBm]in my head?
[Ab] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13] [Ebm7]
[Ebminadd13] [Bbm] [Ab] [Ebm7]
[Ebminadd13] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13]

[Instrumental 1]
[BBm]It seems quite impossible to me
[Eb]That I can hear you laughing
[Gb]Someone else is [Db]calling now, it seems
[BBm]And I don't hear you fall
[Eb]♪
[Gb]I didn't see [Db]the signs were incomplete

[Verse 2]
[Absus2]I couldn't save [Eb]us from forever
[Gb]I guess this was the rise before the fall
[Db]The stone was set, [BBm]the die was cast
[Absus2]Now it's changing with the weather
[Eb]Still, we shut our [G] beyes, here comes the fall
[Db]It seems quite impossible to me

[Chorus 3]
[BBm]That I can [Ab]hear you singing
[Ebm7]There's something above [Ebminadd13]me in the trees
[Ebm7]Or is it [Ebminadd13]in my head?
[BBm]It seems quite [Ab]impossible to me
[Ebm7]That I can [Ebminadd13]hear you crying
[Ebm7]Someone else is [Ebminadd13]calling now, it seems
[Bbm] [Ab] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13]
[Ebm7] [Ebminadd13] [Bbm] [Ab]
[Ebm7] [Ebminadd13] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13]

[Solo]
[Bbm] [Absus2] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13]
[Ebm7] [Ebminadd13]

[Outro]
[BBm]And I don't [Ab]hear you fall
[Ebm7]To hear the [Ebminadd13]extended version of [Ebm7]this single, please visit lifesignsmusic.co.uk
[Ebminadd13] [Bbm] [Ab] [Ebm7]
[Ebminadd13] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13] [Bbm]

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single

Released 2020

Genre

Crossover Crossover Prog

Songwriter Lifesigns

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key D#m (D# Minor)

Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 6

Chord Count 9 Unique Chords

Genre Crossover

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Impossible (Single Version) by Lifesigns is played in the key of D#m. Originally recorded in the sounding key of D#m, 'Impossible (Single Version)' by Lifesigns is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 6, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Am shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Ebm7 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 Ebm7 and BBm: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. 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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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Impossible (Single Version) by Lifesigns: sounding in D#m (Capo Fret 6, shape Am) at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D#m (Capo on Fret 6 (played in Am shape)) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Ebm7, Ab, Bbm) with open cowboy substitutions (Abmaj7 or G shape at capo 1, partial Bbm7 triad) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Ebm7 to BBm requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 66 BPM before accelerating to studio 92 BPM.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – v – IV – i

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Ebm7 Bbm Ab Ebmadd13

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Absus2 Eb F# C# G

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D#M Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 6 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 6 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining D#m sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family D#M

Diatonic Matrix

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

i D#m Tonic

ii° Fdim Supertonic

III F# Mediant

iv G#m Subdominant

v A#m Dominant

VI B Submediant

VII C# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 9 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 6 barre chord shapes (Ebm7, Bbm, Ab)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Ebmadd13, Absus2)

check_circle Capo on fret 6 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: D#M • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: i – v – IV – i • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 6

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Impossible (Single Version) (Lifesigns)?

To play the Easy Chords for Impossible (Single Version), toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 6 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Impossible (Single Version)?

The original recording key for Impossible (Single Version) by Lifesigns is D#M. 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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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single

Released 2020

Genre

Crossover Crossover Prog

Songwriter Lifesigns

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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[Intro]
[Ebm7]

[Chorus 1]
[BBm]It seems quite [Ab]impossible to me
[Ebm7]That I can [Ebminadd13]hear you singing
[Ebm7]There's something above [Ebminadd13]me in the trees
[BBm]Or is it [Ab]in my head?
[Ebm7]It seems quite [Ebminadd13]impossible to me
[Ebm7]That I can [Ebminadd13]hear you crying
[Bbm] [Ab] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13]
[Ebm7] [Ebminadd13] [Bbm] [Ab]
[Ebm7] [Ebminadd13] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13]

[Verse 1]
[Absus2]Someone else is [Eb]calling now, it seems
[Gb]And I don't hear you fall
[Db]I didn't see [BBm]the signs were incomplete
[Absus2]Couldn't save us from forever
[Eb]Guess this was the [Gb]rise before the fall
[Db]The stone was set, the die was cast

[Chorus 2]
[BBm]Now it's changing [Ab]with the weather
[Ebm7]Still, we shut [Ebminadd13]our eyes, here [Ebm7]comes the wall
[Ebminadd13]It seems quite [BBm]impossible to me
[Ab]That I can [Ebm7]hear you smiling
[Ebminadd13]There's something above [Ebm7]me in the breeze
[Ebminadd13]Or is it [BBm]in my head?
[Ab] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13] [Ebm7]
[Ebminadd13] [Bbm] [Ab] [Ebm7]
[Ebminadd13] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13]

[Instrumental 1]
[BBm]It seems quite impossible to me
[Eb]That I can hear you laughing
[Gb]Someone else is [Db]calling now, it seems
[BBm]And I don't hear you fall
[Eb]♪
[Gb]I didn't see [Db]the signs were incomplete

[Verse 2]
[Absus2]I couldn't save [Eb]us from forever
[Gb]I guess this was the rise before the fall
[Db]The stone was set, [BBm]the die was cast
[Absus2]Now it's changing with the weather
[Eb]Still, we shut our [G] beyes, here comes the fall
[Db]It seems quite impossible to me

[Chorus 3]
[BBm]That I can [Ab]hear you singing
[Ebm7]There's something above [Ebminadd13]me in the trees
[Ebm7]Or is it [Ebminadd13]in my head?
[BBm]It seems quite [Ab]impossible to me
[Ebm7]That I can [Ebminadd13]hear you crying
[Ebm7]Someone else is [Ebminadd13]calling now, it seems
[Bbm] [Ab] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13]
[Ebm7] [Ebminadd13] [Bbm] [Ab]
[Ebm7] [Ebminadd13] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13]

[Solo]
[Bbm] [Absus2] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13]
[Ebm7] [Ebminadd13]

[Outro]
[BBm]And I don't [Ab]hear you fall
[Ebm7]To hear the [Ebminadd13]extended version of [Ebm7]this single, please visit lifesignsmusic.co.uk
[Ebminadd13] [Bbm] [Ab] [Ebm7]
[Ebminadd13] [Ebm7] [Ebminadd13] [Bbm]