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Cross My Heart and Hope to Die

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Key: C#
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key C# (C# Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 1
Chord Count 6 Unique Chords
Genre Death
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Cross My Heart and Hope to Die by Sentenced is played in the key of C#. Originally recorded in the sounding key of C#, 'Cross My Heart and Hope to Die' by Sentenced is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 1, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Fm and Db: 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)
iii – I – vi – I
Song chords:
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Fm C# Bbm D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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F Bb

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key C# Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler C chord shapes while sounding in C#.

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piano Chord Family C#

Diatonic Matrix

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

I C# Tonic
ii D#m Supertonic
iii Fm Mediant
IV F# Subdominant
V G# Dominant
vi A#m Submediant
vii° Cdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 5 barre chord shapes (Fm, C#, Bbm)
check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C# • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: iii – I – vi – I • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 1

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Cross My Heart and Hope to Die (Sentenced)?

To play the Easy Chords for Cross My Heart and Hope to Die, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Cross My Heart and Hope to Die?

The original recording key for Cross My Heart and Hope to Die by Sentenced is C#. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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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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