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The Crawl

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Key: AM
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key Am (A Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 8 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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The Crawl by Placebo is played in the key of Am. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Am in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'The Crawl' by Placebo utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. For the Bb barre chord, guitarists can adopt a compact Bbmaj7 shape or apply a capo to convert shapes into familiar cowboy chord fingerings that feel natural. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Am and Gm: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. 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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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
iv – v – i – iv – v – i
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Dm Em Am Fmaj7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Gm Bb Bbdim Asus4

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family AM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Am Tonic
ii° Bdim Supertonic
III C Mediant
iv Dm Subdominant
v Em Dominant
VI F Submediant
VII G Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 8 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Fmaj7, Gm, Bb)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Fmaj7, Bbdim)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: iv – v – i – iv – v – i • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ The Crawl

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for The Crawl (Placebo)?

To play the Easy Chords for The Crawl, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for The Crawl?

The original recording key for The Crawl by Placebo is AM. 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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The Crawl - Placebo

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