Trailer Trash

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[G] [D] [C5] [Cmaj7]

[G]Eating snowflakes [D]with plastic forks
[C5]And a paper [Cmaj7]plate, of course
[G]You think [D]of everything
[C5]♪
[Cmaj7]Short love with [G]a long divorce
[D]And a couple [C5]of kids, of course
[Cmaj7]They don't [G]mean anything
[D]♪
[C5]Live in trailers [Cmaj7]with no class
[G]Goddamn, I hope [D]I can pass
[C5]High school [Cmaj7]means nothing
[G]♪
[D]Taking heartache [C5]with hard work
[Cmaj7]Goddamn, I am [G]such a jerk
[D]I can't [C5]do anything
[Cmaj7]♪
[G]And I shout that [D]you're all fakes (fakes)
[C5]And you should've seen [Cmaj7]the look on your face
[G]And I guess [D]that's what it takes
[C5]When comparing [Cmaj7]your bellyaches
[G]And it's been [D]a long time
[C5]Which agrees with [Cmaj7]this watch of mine
[G]And I know [D]that I miss you
[C5]And I'm sorry [Cmaj7]if I dissed you
[G]♪
[D]Eating snowflakes [C5]with plastic forks
[Cmaj7]And a paper [G]plate, of course
[D]You think [C5]of everything
[Cmaj7]♪
[G]Short love with [D]a long divorce
[C5]And a couple [Cmaj7]of kids, of course
[G]They don't [D]mean anything
[C5]♪
[Cmaj7]Live in trailers [G]with no class
[D]Goddamn, I hope [C5]I can pass
[Cmaj7]High school [G]means nothing
[D]♪
[C5]Taking heartache [Cmaj7]with hard work
[G]Goddamn, I am [D]such a jerk
[C5]I can't [Cmaj7]do anything
[G]♪
[D]And I shout that [C5]you're all fakes (fakes)
[Cmaj7]And you should've seen [G]the look on your face
[D]And I guess [C5]that's what it takes
[Cmaj7]When comparing [G]your bellyaches
[D]And it's been [C5]a long time
[Cmaj7]Which agrees with [G]this watch of mine
[D]And I guess [C5]that I miss you
[Cmaj7]And I'm sorry [G]if I dissed you

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Trailer Trash

Released 1997

Genre

Alternative Alternative Rock

Songwriter Modest Mouse

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Trailer Trash by Modest Mouse is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti C5 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Cmaj7 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Trailer Trash by Modest Mouse: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to D 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 – V – IV

Song chords:

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G D C5 Cmaj7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.

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piano Chord Family G

Diatonic Matrix

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

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

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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)

check_circle Memerlukan variasi chord bertingkat (Cmaj7)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – V – IV • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Trailer Trash (Modest Mouse)?

To play the Easy Chords for Trailer Trash, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Trailer Trash?

The original recording key for Trailer Trash by Modest Mouse is G. 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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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Trailer Trash

Released 1997

Genre

Alternative Alternative Rock

Songwriter Modest Mouse

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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

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[Intro]
[G] [D] [C5] [Cmaj7]

[G]Eating snowflakes [D]with plastic forks
[C5]And a paper [Cmaj7]plate, of course
[G]You think [D]of everything
[C5]♪
[Cmaj7]Short love with [G]a long divorce
[D]And a couple [C5]of kids, of course
[Cmaj7]They don't [G]mean anything
[D]♪
[C5]Live in trailers [Cmaj7]with no class
[G]Goddamn, I hope [D]I can pass
[C5]High school [Cmaj7]means nothing
[G]♪
[D]Taking heartache [C5]with hard work
[Cmaj7]Goddamn, I am [G]such a jerk
[D]I can't [C5]do anything
[Cmaj7]♪
[G]And I shout that [D]you're all fakes (fakes)
[C5]And you should've seen [Cmaj7]the look on your face
[G]And I guess [D]that's what it takes
[C5]When comparing [Cmaj7]your bellyaches
[G]And it's been [D]a long time
[C5]Which agrees with [Cmaj7]this watch of mine
[G]And I know [D]that I miss you
[C5]And I'm sorry [Cmaj7]if I dissed you
[G]♪
[D]Eating snowflakes [C5]with plastic forks
[Cmaj7]And a paper [G]plate, of course
[D]You think [C5]of everything
[Cmaj7]♪
[G]Short love with [D]a long divorce
[C5]And a couple [Cmaj7]of kids, of course
[G]They don't [D]mean anything
[C5]♪
[Cmaj7]Live in trailers [G]with no class
[D]Goddamn, I hope [C5]I can pass
[Cmaj7]High school [G]means nothing
[D]♪
[C5]Taking heartache [Cmaj7]with hard work
[G]Goddamn, I am [D]such a jerk
[C5]I can't [Cmaj7]do anything
[G]♪
[D]And I shout that [C5]you're all fakes (fakes)
[Cmaj7]And you should've seen [G]the look on your face
[D]And I guess [C5]that's what it takes
[Cmaj7]When comparing [G]your bellyaches
[D]And it's been [C5]a long time
[Cmaj7]Which agrees with [G]this watch of mine
[D]And I guess [C5]that I miss you
[Cmaj7]And I'm sorry [G]if I dissed you