After Midnight

Q: How to play the easy chords for After Midnight (Phoenix)?

To play the Easy Chords for After Midnight, 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

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[A] [F#m] [D] [A]
[F#m] [D] [Bm] [C#m]

[Verse 1]
[A]Somewhere, somewhere, [F#m]somewhere to go
[D]Many years ago
[A]Would you allow?
[F#m]Could you allow?
[D]That's what [Bm]they're like
[C#m]Uh, did [A]you look?
[F#m]Did you look?
[D] [A] [F#m] [D]
[Bm] [C#m] [E]

[Chorus 1]
[D]Heavenly, heavenly sort of sounds adolescent
[C#m]Well, I told you not, [A]not to look from the start
[F#m]When the sun is almost gone, it's way too much
[D]Enough said, enough [A]sense, it's unconventional
[F#m]When the sun is almost gone, it's not enough
[D]Suddenly, finally, without [Bm]a yell, I'll listen
[C#m]Ooh, that's what we're like in broad daylight

[Verse 2]
[A]Ooh, soon, you'll [F#m]realize it's after midnight
[D]My memories, [A]souvenirs, some originals
[F#m]High up [D]in the rows
[Bm]Idolized, canonized
[C#m]That morning rise
[A]I told you not, [F#m]I told you not
[D]No veneer behind [A]the mirror, did [F#m]you call from a distance?
[D] [Bm] [C#m] [E]

[Chorus 2]
[D]Well, I told you not, not to look from this side
[C#m]When the sun is almost [A]gone, it's way too much
[F#] Menough said, enough sense, it's unconditional
[D]When the sun is [A]almost gone, it's not enough
[F#m]Suddenly, finally, without a yell, I'll listen
[D]Ooh, that's what we're [Bm]like in broad daylight
[C#m]Ooh, soon, you'll realize it's after midnight

[Bridge]
[D]Listen, it's illicit
[B/D#]Listen, listen, [E]it's illicit
[C]Listen, listen, [F#m]it's illicit
[C#m]Listen, listen, listen
[D]Listen, it's illicit
[B/D#]Listen, listen, [E]it's illicit
[C]Listen, listen, [F#m]it's illicit

[Chorus 3]
[A]Listen, listen, listen
[F#m]Ooh, that's what we're [D]like in broad daylight
[A]Ooh, soon, you'll [F#m]realize it's after midnight
[D] [Bm] [C#m]

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key A (A Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 9 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Dance

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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After Midnight by Phoenix is played in the key of A. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti F#m (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti D (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Bm (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti C#m (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti E (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for After Midnight by Phoenix: 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 & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F#m, Bm, C#m) with open cowboy substitutions (open F#m7 or Em shape with capo, open Bm7 (x20202), open C#m7 (x46600)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A to F#m 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 – IV – ii – iii – V – VI – II – ♭III

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

A F#m D Bm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

C#m E F# B/Eb C

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: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 9 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 5 barre chord shapes (F#m, Bm, C#m)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

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KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – vi – IV – ii – iii – V – VI – II – ♭III • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for After Midnight (Phoenix)?

To play the Easy Chords for After Midnight, 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 After Midnight?

The original recording key for After Midnight by Phoenix 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] [F#m] [D] [A]
[F#m] [D] [Bm] [C#m]

[Verse 1]
[A]Somewhere, somewhere, [F#m]somewhere to go
[D]Many years ago
[A]Would you allow?
[F#m]Could you allow?
[D]That's what [Bm]they're like
[C#m]Uh, did [A]you look?
[F#m]Did you look?
[D] [A] [F#m] [D]
[Bm] [C#m] [E]

[Chorus 1]
[D]Heavenly, heavenly sort of sounds adolescent
[C#m]Well, I told you not, [A]not to look from the start
[F#m]When the sun is almost gone, it's way too much
[D]Enough said, enough [A]sense, it's unconventional
[F#m]When the sun is almost gone, it's not enough
[D]Suddenly, finally, without [Bm]a yell, I'll listen
[C#m]Ooh, that's what we're like in broad daylight

[Verse 2]
[A]Ooh, soon, you'll [F#m]realize it's after midnight
[D]My memories, [A]souvenirs, some originals
[F#m]High up [D]in the rows
[Bm]Idolized, canonized
[C#m]That morning rise
[A]I told you not, [F#m]I told you not
[D]No veneer behind [A]the mirror, did [F#m]you call from a distance?
[D] [Bm] [C#m] [E]

[Chorus 2]
[D]Well, I told you not, not to look from this side
[C#m]When the sun is almost [A]gone, it's way too much
[F#] Menough said, enough sense, it's unconditional
[D]When the sun is [A]almost gone, it's not enough
[F#m]Suddenly, finally, without a yell, I'll listen
[D]Ooh, that's what we're [Bm]like in broad daylight
[C#m]Ooh, soon, you'll realize it's after midnight

[Bridge]
[D]Listen, it's illicit
[B/D#]Listen, listen, [E]it's illicit
[C]Listen, listen, [F#m]it's illicit
[C#m]Listen, listen, listen
[D]Listen, it's illicit
[B/D#]Listen, listen, [E]it's illicit
[C]Listen, listen, [F#m]it's illicit

[Chorus 3]
[A]Listen, listen, listen
[F#m]Ooh, that's what we're [D]like in broad daylight
[A]Ooh, soon, you'll [F#m]realize it's after midnight
[D] [Bm] [C#m]