Yarn

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To play the Easy Chords for Yarn, 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.

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McCafferty verified

Key: A

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

🎸 Original Version Easy Chords

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tune Transposed: semitones

[A5]I knew [F#5]a girl
[A5]And she said
[F#5]I'm her world
[E5]I was [A5]the yarn
[F#5]Just longing [A5]to be worn
[F#5]You were the rocking chair [E5]and I was the back
[A5]You were the crowd and [F#5]I am the sack of shit
[A5]Under your fingernails
[F#5]Straight through [E5]those stupid tales
[A5]Under your fingernails
[F#5]I don't [A5]know shit
[F#5]Well, I know security [A5]is an issue of perseverance
[F#5]If I knew anything [E5]then I'd probably say more
[A5]Waiting for you is like [F#5]waiting for glue to dry
[E5]If I knew anything [A5]then I'd probably say more
[F#5]Woah-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh, [E5]woah-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh
[A5]Woah, woah-oh-oh, [F#5]woah-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh
[E5]I knew [A5]a girl
[F#5]And she said
[A5]I'm her world
[F#5]I was [A5]the yarn
[F#5]Just longing [A5]to be worn
[F#5]Will we [E5]make it?
[A5]I don't know!
[F#5]Will we [A5]make it?
[F#5]I don't know!
[E5]Will we [A5]make it?
[F#5]I don't know!
[A5]Will we [F#5]make it?
[E5]I don't know!
[A5]I know security is [F#5]an issue of perserverence
[A5]If I knew anything [F#5]then I'd probably say more
[E5]Waiting for you is like [A5]waiting for glue to dry
[F#5]If I knew anything [A5]then I'd probably say more
[F#5]I know security is [E5]an issue of perserverence
[A5]If I knew anything [F#5]then I'd probably say more
[A5]Waiting for you is like [F#5]waiting for glue to dry
[A5]If I knew anything [F#5]then I'd probably say more
[E5]Woah-oh, oh woah-oh, [A5]oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh
[F#5]Woah-oh, oh woah-oh, [E5]oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh
[A5]Woah-oh, oh woah-oh, [F#5]oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh
[E5]I know security is [A5]an issue of perserverence
[F#5]If I knew anything [E5]then I'd probably say more
[A5]Waiting for you is like [F#5]waiting for glue to dry
[A5]If I knew anything [F#5]then I'd probably say more
[A5]I know security is [F#5]an issue of perserverence
[A5]If I knew anything [F#5]then I'd probably say more
[E5]Waiting for you is like [A5]waiting for glue to dry
[F#5]If I knew anything [A5]then I'd probably say more
[F#5]Woah-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh
[E5]Oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh, [A5]oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh
[F#5]Oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh, [A5]oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh
[F#5]Oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh, [E5]oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key A (A Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Yarn by McCafferty is played in the key of A. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A5 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti E5 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Yarn by McCafferty: sounding in A (Capo Fret 2, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (A5, F#5, E5) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A5 to F#5 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – VI – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

A5 F#5 E5

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 A Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family A

Diatonic Matrix

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

I A Tonic

ii Bm Supertonic

iii C#m Mediant

IV D Subdominant

V E Dominant

vi F#m Submediant

vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Semua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)

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KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – VI – V • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Yarn (McCafferty)?

To play the Easy Chords for Yarn, 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 Yarn?

The original recording key for Yarn by McCafferty is A. 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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[A5]I knew [F#5]a girl
[A5]And she said
[F#5]I'm her world
[E5]I was [A5]the yarn
[F#5]Just longing [A5]to be worn
[F#5]You were the rocking chair [E5]and I was the back
[A5]You were the crowd and [F#5]I am the sack of shit
[A5]Under your fingernails
[F#5]Straight through [E5]those stupid tales
[A5]Under your fingernails
[F#5]I don't [A5]know shit
[F#5]Well, I know security [A5]is an issue of perseverance
[F#5]If I knew anything [E5]then I'd probably say more
[A5]Waiting for you is like [F#5]waiting for glue to dry
[E5]If I knew anything [A5]then I'd probably say more
[F#5]Woah-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh, [E5]woah-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh
[A5]Woah, woah-oh-oh, [F#5]woah-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh
[E5]I knew [A5]a girl
[F#5]And she said
[A5]I'm her world
[F#5]I was [A5]the yarn
[F#5]Just longing [A5]to be worn
[F#5]Will we [E5]make it?
[A5]I don't know!
[F#5]Will we [A5]make it?
[F#5]I don't know!
[E5]Will we [A5]make it?
[F#5]I don't know!
[A5]Will we [F#5]make it?
[E5]I don't know!
[A5]I know security is [F#5]an issue of perserverence
[A5]If I knew anything [F#5]then I'd probably say more
[E5]Waiting for you is like [A5]waiting for glue to dry
[F#5]If I knew anything [A5]then I'd probably say more
[F#5]I know security is [E5]an issue of perserverence
[A5]If I knew anything [F#5]then I'd probably say more
[A5]Waiting for you is like [F#5]waiting for glue to dry
[A5]If I knew anything [F#5]then I'd probably say more
[E5]Woah-oh, oh woah-oh, [A5]oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh
[F#5]Woah-oh, oh woah-oh, [E5]oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh
[A5]Woah-oh, oh woah-oh, [F#5]oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh
[E5]I know security is [A5]an issue of perserverence
[F#5]If I knew anything [E5]then I'd probably say more
[A5]Waiting for you is like [F#5]waiting for glue to dry
[A5]If I knew anything [F#5]then I'd probably say more
[A5]I know security is [F#5]an issue of perserverence
[A5]If I knew anything [F#5]then I'd probably say more
[E5]Waiting for you is like [A5]waiting for glue to dry
[F#5]If I knew anything [A5]then I'd probably say more
[F#5]Woah-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh
[E5]Oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh, [A5]oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh
[F#5]Oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh, [A5]oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh
[F#5]Oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh, [E5]oh woah-oh, oh woah-oh