Bleeding Through

Q: How to play the easy chords for Bleeding Through (Papa Roach)?

To play the Easy Chords for Bleeding Through, 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: BM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[Bm] [G] [Bm] [E] [Em] [Bm] [G] [Bm] [E] [Em] [E]

[Bm]Have you [G]been hiding
[Bm]From the whispers [E]of your doubts
[Em]Are you [Bm]denying me
[G]Cause I keep [Bm]on reaching out
[E]But after everything [Em]that you've been through
[E]I know you did the [Bm]best that you could do
[G]And I had [Bm]to let you know
[E]You're so much [Em]more than damaged
[Bm]Why can't you see [G]what I see in you
[Bm]I know all about [E]the pain you're feeling
[Em]What you're [E]going through
[Bm]Life cuts you open, [G]feels like you're broken
[Bm]I only [E]wish you knew
[Em]In darkness [Bm]you're still beautiful
[G]But I can [Bm]see your open wounds
[E]They're bleeding through
[Em]I know [E]you're fading
[Bm]Into the shadows [G]of your life
[Bm]Don't push me [E]away from you
[Em]Do you wanna be [Bm]lonely when you die?
[G]After everything that [Bm]you've been through
[E]I know you did the [Em]best that you could do
[E]Why can't you see [Bm]what I see in you
[G]I know all about [Bm]the pain you're feeling
[E]What you're [Em]going through
[Bm]Life cuts you open, [G]feels like you're broken
[Bm]I only [E]wish you knew
[Em]In darkness [E]you're still beautiful
[Bm]But I can [G]see your open wounds
[Bm]They're bleeding through
[E]They are [Em]bleeding through
[Bm]♪
[G]Life cuts you open, [Bm]feels like you're broken
[E]Life cuts you open and [Em]it feels like you're broken
[E]♪
[Bm]It feels [G]like you're broken
[Bm]It feels [E]like you're broken
[Em]It feels [Bm]like you're broken
[G]It feels [Bm]like you're broken

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Song Fundamentals

Key Bm (B Minor)

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 4 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Metal

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Bleeding Through by Papa Roach is played in the key of Bm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Bm, 'Bleeding Through' by Papa Roach is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Am shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The tricky Bm barre can be effortlessly simplified using an open Bm7 (x20202) shape, removing the need for five-string index finger pressure across the second fret while maintaining clean note clarity. Moving smoothly between Bm and G demands finger discipline: lead with your ring finger toward the target fret as an anchor before locking down the remaining fingers firmly on the strings. 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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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Bleeding Through by Papa Roach: sounding in Bm (Capo Fret 2, shape Am) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Bm (Capo on Fret 2 (played in Am shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm) with open cowboy substitutions (open Bm7 (x20202)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Bm to G 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 – i – IV – iv

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Bm G E Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key BM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

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Diatonic Matrix

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

i Bm Tonic

ii° C#dim Supertonic

III D Mediant

iv Em Subdominant

v F#m Dominant

VI G Submediant

VII A Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Bm)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: BM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – VI – i – IV – iv • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Bleeding Through (Papa Roach)?

To play the Easy Chords for Bleeding Through, 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 Bleeding Through?

The original recording key for Bleeding Through by Papa Roach is BM. 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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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family BM

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

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