BA55

Q: How to play the easy chords for BA55 (Switchfoot)?

To play the Easy Chords for BA55, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: DM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [G] [D] [Dm] [G] [D] [Dm] [G] [D] [Dm] [G] [D] [Dm] [G] [D] [Dm] [G] [D] [Dm] [G] [D] [Dm] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D]

[Dm]I want a fire [C]that could burn me clean
[D]♪
[Dm]Light the sky [C]with my black-eyed dreams

[Dm]And let [C]my soul fly
[D]♪
[Dm]And let [C]my soul fly

[Dm]I want a fire [C]burning down the door
[D]Let the wounds [Dm]of my embers soar
[C]♪
[D]And let [Dm]my soul fly
[C]♪
[D]And let [Dm]my soul fly
[C]Let it go!
[D]♪
[Dm]Yeah, let [C]it gon
[D]Pavement beneath [Dm]my feet
[C]I watch the [D]white lines fly
[Dm]Nothing between us here [C]but the black blue sky
[D]Suspended up in the [Dm]air, like a still life
[C]Yeah, we're suspended up into [D]the air, like a still life
[Dm]♪
[C]Let it go!
[D]Let it go!
[Dm]♪
[G]I believe you're the fire [D]that could burn me clean
[Dm]I believe you're the fire [G]that could burn me clean
[D]I believe you're the fire [Dm]that could burn me clean
[G]I believe you're the fire [D]that could burn me clean
[Dm]I believe you're the fire [G]that could burn me clean
[D]I believe you're the fire [Dm]that could burn me clean
[G]I believe you're the fire [D]that could burn me clean
[Dm]I believe you're the fire [G]that could burn me clean
[D]I believe you're the fire [Dm]that could burn me clean
[G]I believe you're the fire [D]that could burn me clean
[Dm]I believe you're the fire [D]that could burn me clean
[Dm]I believe you're the fire [C]that could burn me clean
[D]♪
[Dm]And let [C]my soul fly
[D]♪
[Dm]And let [C]my soul fly

[Dm]Pavement beneath [C]my feet
[D]I watch the [Dm]white lines fly
[C]♪
[D]I want a fire [Dm]that could burn me clean

[Dm]I want a fire [C]that could burn me clean
[D]And let [Dm]it go!

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key Dm (D Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 5

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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BA55 by Switchfoot is played in the key of Dm. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Dm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti C (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for BA55 by Switchfoot: sounding in Dm (Capo Fret 5, shape Am) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Dm (Capo on Fret 5 (played in Am shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (Dm, C, D, G) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Dm to C 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 – ♭VII – I – IV

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Dm C D G

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.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key DM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining Dm sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family DM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Dm Tonic

ii° Edim Supertonic

III F Mediant

iv Gm Subdominant

v Am Dominant

VI A# Submediant

VII C Subtonic

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: DM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – ♭VII – I – IV • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 5

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for BA55 (Switchfoot)?

To play the Easy Chords for BA55, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for BA55?

The original recording key for BA55 by Switchfoot is DM. 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]
[Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [G] [D] [Dm] [G] [D] [Dm] [G] [D] [Dm] [G] [D] [Dm] [G] [D] [Dm] [G] [D] [Dm] [G] [D] [Dm] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D] [Dm] [C] [D]

[Dm]I want a fire [C]that could burn me clean
[D]♪
[Dm]Light the sky [C]with my black-eyed dreams

[Dm]And let [C]my soul fly
[D]♪
[Dm]And let [C]my soul fly

[Dm]I want a fire [C]burning down the door
[D]Let the wounds [Dm]of my embers soar
[C]♪
[D]And let [Dm]my soul fly
[C]♪
[D]And let [Dm]my soul fly
[C]Let it go!
[D]♪
[Dm]Yeah, let [C]it gon
[D]Pavement beneath [Dm]my feet
[C]I watch the [D]white lines fly
[Dm]Nothing between us here [C]but the black blue sky
[D]Suspended up in the [Dm]air, like a still life
[C]Yeah, we're suspended up into [D]the air, like a still life
[Dm]♪
[C]Let it go!
[D]Let it go!
[Dm]♪
[G]I believe you're the fire [D]that could burn me clean
[Dm]I believe you're the fire [G]that could burn me clean
[D]I believe you're the fire [Dm]that could burn me clean
[G]I believe you're the fire [D]that could burn me clean
[Dm]I believe you're the fire [G]that could burn me clean
[D]I believe you're the fire [Dm]that could burn me clean
[G]I believe you're the fire [D]that could burn me clean
[Dm]I believe you're the fire [G]that could burn me clean
[D]I believe you're the fire [Dm]that could burn me clean
[G]I believe you're the fire [D]that could burn me clean
[Dm]I believe you're the fire [D]that could burn me clean
[Dm]I believe you're the fire [C]that could burn me clean
[D]♪
[Dm]And let [C]my soul fly
[D]♪
[Dm]And let [C]my soul fly

[Dm]Pavement beneath [C]my feet
[D]I watch the [Dm]white lines fly
[C]♪
[D]I want a fire [Dm]that could burn me clean

[Dm]I want a fire [C]that could burn me clean
[D]And let [Dm]it go!