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Forever by Your Side

The Manhattans verified
Key: AB
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key Ab (Ab Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Capo Position Capo Fret 3
Chord Count 5 Unique Chords
Genre Classic
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Forever by Your Side by The Manhattans is played in the key of Ab. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Ab, 'Forever by Your Side' by The Manhattans is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly F shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. Replace full barre B major with an ergonomic open B7 (x21202) voicing, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers during long practice sessions. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Eb and Eb/C#: 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)
V – iii – ♭III – IV
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Eb Eb/C# Cm7 B

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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C#

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AB Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key F Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into F, maintaining Ab sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family AB

Diatonic Matrix

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

I Ab Tonic
ii Bbm Supertonic
iii Cm Mediant
IV Db Subdominant
V Eb Dominant
vi Fm Submediant
vii° Gdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (Eb, Cm7, B)
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dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: V – iii – ♭III – IV • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 3

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Forever by Your Side

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Forever by Your Side (The Manhattans)?

To play the Easy Chords for Forever by Your Side, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Forever by Your Side?

The original recording key for Forever by Your Side by The Manhattans is AB. 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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