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The Replacements verified

Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[C5]Tape's rolling
[D5]Okay, I'm in love with the [E5]girl who works at the store
[C5]Where I'm nothing [D5]but a customer
[E5]I'm a customer
[C5]Yeah, I'm [D5]a customer
[E5]I'm a customer
[C5]How about cigarettes?
[D5]I'll take sugarless
[E5]You sell waterbeds?
[C5]I'm a customer
[D5]I'm a customer
[E5]Customer
[C5]I'm a customer
[D5]Yeah, can [E5]I get change?
[C5]Ah, where're [D5]the Twinkies?
[E5]What's on sale?
[C5]I'm a customer
[D5]I'm a customer
[E5]I'm a customer
[C5]I'm a customer
[D5]I love you
[E5]♪
[C5]Customer
[D5]I'm a customer
[E5]I'm a customer
[C5]I'm a customer
[D5]I'm in love with the [E5]girl who works at the store
[C5]Where I'm nothing [D5]but a customer
[E5]Oh, I'm [C5]a customer
[D5]I'm a customer

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Customer

Released 1970

Genre

Alternative Alternative Rock

Songwriter The Replacements

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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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 Very Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Customer by The Replacements is played in the key of C. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C5 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Customer by The Replacements: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (C5, D5, E5) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from C5 to D5 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 – II – III

Song chords:

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C5 D5 E5

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

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

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of C without a capo.

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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 Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim 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: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – II – III • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Customer (The Replacements)?

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

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

The original recording key for Customer by The Replacements is C. 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?

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Customer

Released 1970

Genre

Alternative Alternative Rock

Songwriter The Replacements

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family C

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Customer

quiz How to play the easy chords for Customer (The Replacements)?

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

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