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Transposed: semitones
[Intro]
[Dm] [Am] [C] [G]
[Dm] [Am] [C] [G]
Yeah
[Verse 1]
[Dm]I've been tryna call
[Am]I've been on my own for long enough
[C]Maybe you can show me how to love, [G]maybe
[Dm]I'm goin' through withdrawals
[Am]You don't even have to do too much
[C]You can turn me on with just a touch, [G]baby
[Pre-Chorus]
I look around and
[Dm]Sin City's cold and empty (oh)
[Am]No one's around to judge me (oh)
[C]I can't see clearly when you're [G]gone
[Chorus]
I said, [Dm]ooh, I'm blinded by the [Am]lights
No, [C]I can't sleep until I feel your [G]touch
I said, [Dm]ooh, I'm drowning in the [Am]night
Oh, [C]when I'm like this, you're the one I [G]trust
(Hey, hey, hey)
[Interlude]
[Dm] [Am] [C] [G]
[Verse 2]
[Dm]I'm running out of time
[Am]'Cause I can see the sun light up the sky
[C]So I hit the road in overdrive, [G]baby, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
[Dm]The city's cold and empty (oh)
[Am]No one's around to judge me (oh)
[C]I can't see clearly when you're [G]gone
[Chorus]
I said, [Dm]ooh, I'm blinded by the [Am]lights
No, [C]I can't sleep until I feel your [G]touch
I said, [Dm]ooh, I'm drowning in the [Am]night
Oh, [C]when I'm like this, you're the one I [G]trust
[Bridge]
[Dm]I'm just walking by to let you know (by to let you know)
[Am]I could never say it on the phone (say it on the phone)
[C]Will never let you go this [G]time (ooh)
[Chorus]
I said, [Dm]ooh, I'm blinded by the [Am]lights
No, [C]I can't sleep until I feel your [G]touch
(Hey, hey, hey)
[Post-Chorus]
[Dm] [Am] [C] [G]
(Hey, hey, hey)
[Dm] [Am] [C] [G]
[Outro]
I said, [Dm]ooh, I'm blinded by the [Am]lights
No, [C]I can't sleep until I feel your [G]touch
[Dm]
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Blinding Lights by The Weeknd is played in the key of Dm with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Dm (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti Am (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Blinding Lights by The Weeknd: sounding in Dm (Capo Fret 3, shape Bm) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - - ✕ ↓ ✕ - ✕').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Dm (Capo on Fret 3 (played in Bm shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Dm to Am requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - - ✕ ↓ ✕ - ✕' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
ii – vi – I – V
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
DmAmCG
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyDMAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 3sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyBMOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into Bm, maintaining Dm sound without complex barre chords.
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pianoChord 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:
iDmTonic
ii°EdimSupertonic
IIIFMediant
ivGmSubdominant
vAmDominant
VIA#Submediant
VIICSubtonic
speedDifficulty Level: Very Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle4 chord unik digunakan
check_circleSemua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: DM•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: ii – vi – I – V•DIFF: 1/5•CAPO: 3
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FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Blinding Lights (The Weeknd)?
To play the Easy Chords for Blinding Lights, 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 Blinding Lights?
The original recording key for Blinding Lights by The Weeknd is DM. 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.
