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[Em]He [Am]did it
[Em]He [Am]did it
[E] Meste's a [C]friend of mine
[D]We meet up every Tuesday night for dinner and a glass of wine
[C]Este's been losin' sleep
[D]Her husband's been actin' different, and it smells like infidelity
[G]She says, "That ain't my merlot on his mouth
[D]"That ain't [Am]my jewelry [Em]on our joint account"
[G]No, there [D]ain't no doubt
[D]I think I'm gonna call him out
[Cb]She says, "I think he did [D]it, but I just can't prove it"
[Cb]I think he did it, [D]but I just can't prove it
[Cb]I think he did it, [D]but I just can't prove it
[Am]No, no body, no crime
[Em]But I ain't lettin' up until the day I die
[C]No, [D]no
[Em]I think he did it
[C]No, [D]no
[Em]He [Am]did it
[E] Meste [C]wasn't there
[D]Tuesday night at Olive Garden at her job or anywhere
[C]He reports his missing wife
[D]And I noticed when I passed his house
[Am] This truck has got [Em]some brand new tires
[G]And his mistress moved in
[D]Sleeps in [A] Meste's bed [Em]and everything
[G]No, there [D]ain't no doubt
[D]Somebody's gonna catch him out, 'cause
[Cb]I think he did it, but I [D]just can't prove it (he did it)
[Cb]I think he did it, but I [D]just can't prove it (he did it)
[Cb]I think he did it, [D]but I just can't prove it
[Am]No, no body, no crime
[Em]But I ain't lettin' up until the day I die
[C]No, [D]no
[Em]I think he did it
[C]No, [D]no
[Em]He [Am]did it
[Am]Good thing my daddy made me get a boating license when I was fifteen
[Em]And I've cleaned enough houses to know how to cover up a scene
Good thing Este's sister's gonna swear she was with me (she was with me, dude)
[B7]Good thing his mistress took out a big life insurance policy
[Gb]They think she [D]did it, but [Em]they just can't prove it
[Gb]They think she [D]did it, but [Em]they just can't prove it
[Cb]She thinks I did it, [D]but she just can't prove it
[Am]No, no body, no crime
[Em]I wasn't lettin' up until the day he
[Am]No, no body, no crime
[Em]I wasn't lettin' up until the day he
[Am]No, no body, no crime
[Em]I wasn't lettin' up until the day he died
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no body, no crime by Taylor Swift is played in the key of Gm with a tempo of around 96 BPM. Lagu ini bergerak dalam tonalitas Gm.
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for no body, no crime by Taylor Swift: sounding in Gm (Capo Fret 3, shape Em) at 96 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Gm (Capo on Fret 3 (played in Em shape)) at 96 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Gb) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from B7 to Gb requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 69 BPM before accelerating to studio 96 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
Em – Am – E – C – D – G – Cb – A – B7 – Gb
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
EmAmEC
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
DGCbAB7Gb
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyGMAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 3sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyEMOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into Em, maintaining Gm sound without complex barre chords.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family GM
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of GM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
iGmTonic
ii°AdimSupertonic
IIIA#Mediant
ivCmSubdominant
vDmDominant
VID#Submediant
VIIFSubtonic
speedDifficulty Level: Medium
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circleUses 10 unique chords throughout the song
check_circleRequires 1 barre chord shapes (Gb)
check_circleCapo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: GM•TEMPO: 96 BPM•PROG: Em – Am – E – C – D – G – Cb – A – B7 – Gb•DIFF: 3/5•CAPO: 3
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FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for no body, no crime (Taylor Swift)?
To play the Easy Chords for no body, no crime, 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 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for no body, no crime?
The original recording key for no body, no crime by Taylor Swift is GM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs 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.
