ChordGitar.in
+ Submit Chord
cloud_off Offline mode. Songs saved in Pocket remain accessible.

Going Down

The Stone Roses verified
Key: D
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
sync_saved_locally
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
Transpose ?
0
Notation
Capo ?
Instrument
speed
screen_lock_portrait
Easy Chord Tip: No capo — use open D chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
lock_clock

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

Alat Workstation Panggung

CHORD DIAGRAMS
volume_up Click chord to hear sound
tune Transposed: semitones
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key D (D 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 6 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative Dance
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
Going Down by The Stone Roses is played in the key of D. Arranged in the natural sounding key of D in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Going Down' by The Stone Roses utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (D, A, G, A/G, A/F#, A/E), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between D and A: 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.
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – V – IV – V
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
D A G A/G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
A/F# A/E

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key D Open chord finger positions

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

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

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:
check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – V – IV – V • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Going Down

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Going Down (The Stone Roses)?

To play the Easy Chords for Going Down, 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 Going Down?

The original recording key for Going Down by The Stone Roses 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.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.
Open on YouTube →

Going Down - The Stone Roses

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Going Down by The Stone Roses on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
Going Down expand_less

More Songs by The Stone Roses verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from The Stone Roses.

View All (18 Songs)

Standing Here

KEY E

The Stone Roses

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Tightrope

KEY A

The Stone Roses

Easy
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Sally Cinnamon - Single Mix

KEY G

The Stone Roses

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Love Spreads

KEY DM

The Stone Roses

Easy
• Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Going Down - Remastered

KEY D

The Stone Roses

Beginner
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Sugar Spun Sister - Demo Remastered

KEY A

The Stone Roses

Easy
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Alternative Dance Genre music_note

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Alternative Dance that are frequently played.

Explore Alternative Dance

V.A.L.I.S. Bloc Party

KEY E

Bloc Party feat. Bloc Party

Advanced
Play arrow_forward

Monkey

KEY E

The Kills

Easy
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Young Folks

KEY F

Peter Bjorn And John

Easy
• Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Genghis Khan

KEY C

Miike Snow

Easy
• Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Late Night - Solomun Remix

KEY F

Foals

Medium
• Capo 5
Play arrow_forward

Shooting Stars

KEY E

Bag Raiders

Intermediate
Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

T-Shirt

83% Match

Shirt Shontelle

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – V – IV – V) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Lose My Soul

73% Match

Toby Mac

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – V – IV – V) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Akoy Isang Pinoy

73% Match

Sandwich

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – V – IV – V) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Tampa Nyaman

72% Match

Whllyano

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – V – IV – V) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Happy Birthday Linda

69% Match

Under Fire Heat

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – V – IV – V) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Heartbreak

67% Match

Tiffany Alvord

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – V – IV – V) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D Capo 6
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

Explore songs matching this progression (I – V – IV – V), key (D), and fingerings.