Ace In The Hole

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Struggle Jennings verified

Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[D5]

[D5]Always takin' [D5]the wrong roads
[D5]Been misreading [D5]the signs
[D5]♪
[D5]'Cause the map [D5]I was given
[D5]Was written [D5]in lies
[D5]♪
[D5]I found safety [D5]on the sidewalk
[D5]As your hand [D5]reached for mine
[D5]♪
[D5]You pulled [D5]me out
[D5]At just [D5]the right time
[D5]♪
[D5]You were sent [D5]here from heaven
[D5]To hold my [D5]hand through hell
[D5]I could [D5]stay here forever
[D5]You take the pain [D5]I've known too well
[D5]I pray that [D5]this moment lasts longer
[D5]Than the heartbreaks [D5]I have felt
[D5]You're my ace [D5]in the hole
[D5]For the cards [D5]I was dealt
[D5]♪
[D5]The hands on [D5]that old clock
[D5]Seem to stop [D5]in your arms
[D5]The dark disappears
[D5]Now my heart's [D5]free from harm
[D5]♪
[D5]They say [D5]nothin' lasts forever
[D5]But this [D5]feeling's a first
[D5]We slow dance [D5]in my dreams
[D5]You're my [D5]heaven on earth
[D5]♪
[D5]You were sent [D5]here from heaven
[D5]To hold my [D5]hand through hell
[D5]I could [D5]stay here forever
[D5]You take the pain [D5]I've known too well
[D5]I pray that [D5]this moment lasts longer
[D5]Than the heartbreaks [D5]I have felt
[D5]You're my ace [D5]in the hole
[D5]For the cards [D5]I was dealt
[D5]♪
[D5]The light [D5]in the tunnel
[D5]Was a [D5]train movin' fast
[D5]As I [D5]hold onto you
[D5]I let go [D5]of my past
[D5]♪
[D5]The war [D5]has been won
[D5]For love [D5]conquers all
[D5]When you [D5]lift me up
[D5]There's no way [D5]I can fall
[D5]♪
[D5]You were sent [D5]here from heaven
[D5]To hold my [D5]hand through hell
[D5]♪
[D5]I could [D5]stay here forever
[D5]You take the pain [D5]I've known too well
[D5]I pray that [D5]this moment lasts longer
[D5]Than the heartbreaks [D5]I have felt
[D5]You're my ace [D5]in the hole
[D5]For the cards [D5]I was dealt
[D5]For the cards [D5]I was dealt

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key D (D Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 8 Unique Chords

Genre Country

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Ace In The Hole by Struggle Jennings is played in the key of D with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D5 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Bm (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Bm7 (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Em (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Ace In The Hole by Struggle Jennings: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from D5 to D 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 – ii – C

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

D5 D A Bm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

G Bm7 Em C

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

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

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Semua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – V – vi – IV – vi – ii – C • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Ace In The Hole (Struggle Jennings)?

To play the Easy Chords for Ace In The Hole, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Ace In The Hole?

The original recording key for Ace In The Hole by Struggle Jennings is D. 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]
[D5]

[D5]Always takin' [D5]the wrong roads
[D5]Been misreading [D5]the signs
[D5]♪
[D5]'Cause the map [D5]I was given
[D5]Was written [D5]in lies
[D5]♪
[D5]I found safety [D5]on the sidewalk
[D5]As your hand [D5]reached for mine
[D5]♪
[D5]You pulled [D5]me out
[D5]At just [D5]the right time
[D5]♪
[D5]You were sent [D5]here from heaven
[D5]To hold my [D5]hand through hell
[D5]I could [D5]stay here forever
[D5]You take the pain [D5]I've known too well
[D5]I pray that [D5]this moment lasts longer
[D5]Than the heartbreaks [D5]I have felt
[D5]You're my ace [D5]in the hole
[D5]For the cards [D5]I was dealt
[D5]♪
[D5]The hands on [D5]that old clock
[D5]Seem to stop [D5]in your arms
[D5]The dark disappears
[D5]Now my heart's [D5]free from harm
[D5]♪
[D5]They say [D5]nothin' lasts forever
[D5]But this [D5]feeling's a first
[D5]We slow dance [D5]in my dreams
[D5]You're my [D5]heaven on earth
[D5]♪
[D5]You were sent [D5]here from heaven
[D5]To hold my [D5]hand through hell
[D5]I could [D5]stay here forever
[D5]You take the pain [D5]I've known too well
[D5]I pray that [D5]this moment lasts longer
[D5]Than the heartbreaks [D5]I have felt
[D5]You're my ace [D5]in the hole
[D5]For the cards [D5]I was dealt
[D5]♪
[D5]The light [D5]in the tunnel
[D5]Was a [D5]train movin' fast
[D5]As I [D5]hold onto you
[D5]I let go [D5]of my past
[D5]♪
[D5]The war [D5]has been won
[D5]For love [D5]conquers all
[D5]When you [D5]lift me up
[D5]There's no way [D5]I can fall
[D5]♪
[D5]You were sent [D5]here from heaven
[D5]To hold my [D5]hand through hell
[D5]♪
[D5]I could [D5]stay here forever
[D5]You take the pain [D5]I've known too well
[D5]I pray that [D5]this moment lasts longer
[D5]Than the heartbreaks [D5]I have felt
[D5]You're my ace [D5]in the hole
[D5]For the cards [D5]I was dealt
[D5]For the cards [D5]I was dealt