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Transposed: semitones
[Intro]
[Gm] [Bb] [Gm] [Bb]
[Gm] They bro props [Bb]at the after show
[Gm]Can you tell me [Bb]where the green buds grow
[Gm]I'd like to say [Bb]you turned my life around
[Gm]I lost [Bb]myself outside again
[Gm]With the sound [Bb]running through my head
[Gm]Drowned out way [Bb]out in the crowd
[Gm]And the crowd [Bb]goes singing, oh
[Gm]Sing, oh
[Bb]My people [Gm]are the misfits
[Bb]The ones that [Gm]don't fit in
[Bb]With the smile I [Gm]know it comes within
[Bb]I can feel you in the [Gm]corners laughing when the lighting's low
[Bb]They say
[Gm]Tick tick
[Bb]Tell me where [Gm]the time goes
[Bb]Oh life
[Gm]You know it [Bb]moves much too slow
[Gm]Tick tick
[Bb]Tell me where [Gm]the time goes
[Bb]Those are the [Gm]ones to me
[Bb]Yeah, those are [Gm]the ones for me
[Bb]The misfits, the freaks, [Gm]the enemy, you and me
[Bb]Those are the [Gm]ones to me
[Bb]Well, those are [Gm]the ones for me
[Bb]The misfits, the freaks, [Gm]the enemy, you and me
[Bb]Oh
[Gm]♪
[Bb]My people [Gm]are the misfits
[Bb]I won't [Gm]let you down
[Bb]I'm dizzy from whatever [Gm]we just passed around
[Bb]I bleed for the [Gm]moments when we're here
[Bb]And we're [Gm]all around
[Bb]They say
[Gm]Tick tick
[Bb]Tell me where [Gm]the time goes
[Bb]Oh life
[Gm]You know it [Bb]moves much too slow
[Gm]Tick tick
[Bb]Tell me where [Gm]the time goes
[Bb]It goes, it [Gm]goes, it goes
[Bb]Those are the [Gm]ones to me
[Bb]Well, those are [Gm]the ones for me
[Bb]The misfits, the freaks, [Gm]the enemy, you and me
[Bb]Those are the [Gm]ones to me
[Bb]Well, those are [Gm]the ones for me
[Bb]The misfits, the freaks, [Gm]the enemy, you and me
[Bb]And if I let it [Gm]all bleed, and they say
[Bb](Alright, alright)
[Gm]And I forget what [Bb]mean, and they say
[Gm](Alright, alright)
[Bb]Yeah
[Gm](Alright, alright)
[Bb](Alright, alright)
[Gm]Those are the [Bb]ones to me
[Gm]Well, those are [Bb]the ones for me
[Gm]The misfits, the freaks, [Bb]the enemy, you and me
[Gm]Those are the [Bb]ones to me
[Gm]Well, those are [Bb]the ones for me
[Gm]The misfits, the freaks, [Bb]the enemy, you and me
[Gm]♪
[Bb]The misfits, the freaks, [Gm]the enemy, you and me
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infoAbout This Song
Song Fundamentals
KeyGm (G Minor)
Tempo / BPM
110 BPM (Approx.)
TuningStandard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature4/4
Difficulty LevelEasy
Capo PositionCapo Fret 3
Chord Count2 Unique Chords
GenreAlternative
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Strumming Pattern↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Misfits by Third Eye Blind is played in the key of Gm. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Gm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Misfits by Third Eye Blind: sounding in Gm (Capo Fret 3, shape Em) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Gm (Capo on Fret 3 (played in Em shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bb) with open cowboy substitutions (Bbmaj7 or open A shape with capo) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Gm to Bb 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)
i – III
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
GmBb
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 2-chord foundation.
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.
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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:
quizHow to play the easy chords for Misfits (Third Eye Blind)?
To play the Easy Chords for Misfits, 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.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Misfits?
The original recording key for Misfits by Third Eye Blind 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.