Downer

Q: How to play the easy chords for Downer (Nirvana)?

To play the Easy Chords for Downer, 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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Key: A

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[A] [E] [F#m7] [D]

[A]She's a Sunday drive [E]on a no-name road
[F#m7]Cash and static [D]on the radio
[A]She's a sunset [E]slow rolling windows downer
[F#m7]She's a climb the ladder [D]at her 9 to 5
[A]She's a karaoke [E]singing "Sweet Caroline"
[F#m7]She's a long week [D]red wine winding downer
[A]She's a make you feel [E]something every time you're around her
[F#m7]Get you picking flowers just [D]to put them on the counter
[A]Make you wanna say a "thank [E]you Lord" that you found her
[F#m7]Amen, cause [D]everything about her
[A]Makes you wanna change all [E]your ways and her last name
[F#m7]She's a make you wanna [D]drop one knee to the grounder
[A]Make you wanna marry [E]on up and settle downer
[F#m7]She's sweet as sugar [D]in her coffee cup
[A]The pretty smile by the [E]miles taped to my truck
[F#m7]She's a pick anybody [D]up when they're downer
[A]She's a make you feel [E]something every time you're around her
[F#m7]Get you picking flowers just [D]to put them on the counter
[A]Make you wanna say a "thank [E]you Lord" that you found her
[F#m7]Amen, cause [D]everything about her
[A]Makes you wanna change all [E]your ways and her last name
[F#m7]She's a make you wanna [D]drop one knee to the grounder
[A]Make you wanna marry [E]on up and settle downer
[F#m7]Ten percent downer
[D]On a house [A]out of towner
[E]Put some roots in the ground she's a [F#m7]make you wanna marry on up and settle downer
[D]She's a make you feel [A]something every time you're around her
[E]Get you picking flowers just [F#m7]to put them on the counter
[D]Make you wanna say a thank [A]you Lord that you found her
[E]Amen, cause [F#m7]everything about her
[D]Makes you wanna change all [A]your ways and her last name
[E]She's a make you wanna [F#m7]drop one knee to the grounder
[D]Make you wanna marry [A]on up and settle downer
[E]Ten percent downer
[F#m7]On a house [D]out of towner
[A]Put some roots in the ground she's a [E]make you wanna marry on up and settle downer

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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 Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Downer by Nirvana is played in the key of A. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti E (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti F#m7 (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti D (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti F#m (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Downer by Nirvana: 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 (A, E, F#m7, D) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A to E 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 – vi – IV – vi

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

A E F#m7 D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

F#m

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

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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: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F#m)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

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

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Downer (Nirvana)?

To play the Easy Chords for Downer, 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 Downer?

The original recording key for Downer by Nirvana 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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[Intro]
[A] [E] [F#m7] [D]

[A]She's a Sunday drive [E]on a no-name road
[F#m7]Cash and static [D]on the radio
[A]She's a sunset [E]slow rolling windows downer
[F#m7]She's a climb the ladder [D]at her 9 to 5
[A]She's a karaoke [E]singing "Sweet Caroline"
[F#m7]She's a long week [D]red wine winding downer
[A]She's a make you feel [E]something every time you're around her
[F#m7]Get you picking flowers just [D]to put them on the counter
[A]Make you wanna say a "thank [E]you Lord" that you found her
[F#m7]Amen, cause [D]everything about her
[A]Makes you wanna change all [E]your ways and her last name
[F#m7]She's a make you wanna [D]drop one knee to the grounder
[A]Make you wanna marry [E]on up and settle downer
[F#m7]She's sweet as sugar [D]in her coffee cup
[A]The pretty smile by the [E]miles taped to my truck
[F#m7]She's a pick anybody [D]up when they're downer
[A]She's a make you feel [E]something every time you're around her
[F#m7]Get you picking flowers just [D]to put them on the counter
[A]Make you wanna say a "thank [E]you Lord" that you found her
[F#m7]Amen, cause [D]everything about her
[A]Makes you wanna change all [E]your ways and her last name
[F#m7]She's a make you wanna [D]drop one knee to the grounder
[A]Make you wanna marry [E]on up and settle downer
[F#m7]Ten percent downer
[D]On a house [A]out of towner
[E]Put some roots in the ground she's a [F#m7]make you wanna marry on up and settle downer
[D]She's a make you feel [A]something every time you're around her
[E]Get you picking flowers just [F#m7]to put them on the counter
[D]Make you wanna say a thank [A]you Lord that you found her
[E]Amen, cause [F#m7]everything about her
[D]Makes you wanna change all [A]your ways and her last name
[E]She's a make you wanna [F#m7]drop one knee to the grounder
[D]Make you wanna marry [A]on up and settle downer
[E]Ten percent downer
[F#m7]On a house [D]out of towner
[A]Put some roots in the ground she's a [E]make you wanna marry on up and settle downer