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

Survivor

Tim Halperin verified
Key: F#M
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
Transpose ?
0
Notation
Capo ?
Instrument
speed
screen_lock_portrait
Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 2 — use Em 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 F#m (F# Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position Capo Fret 2
Chord Count 4 Unique Chords
Genre Channel
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
Survivor by Tim Halperin is played in the key of F#m. Originally recorded in the sounding key of F#m, 'Survivor' by Tim Halperin is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Em shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The F#m chord can be navigated using an open F#m7 variation or capo shifting to exploit natural Em open fingerings across all primary song verses. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between F#m and D: 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 – VI – V – i – VI – V
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
F#m D C# F#

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key F#M Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into Em, maintaining F#m sound without complex barre chords.

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family F#M

Diatonic Matrix

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

i F#m Tonic
ii° G#dim Supertonic
III A Mediant
iv Bm Subdominant
v C#m Dominant
VI D Submediant
VII E Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (F#m, C#, F#)
check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: F#M • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – VI – V – i – VI – V • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 2

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Survivor

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Survivor (Tim Halperin)?

To play the Easy Chords for Survivor, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Survivor by Tim Halperin is F#M. 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 →

Survivor - Tim Halperin

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Survivor by Tim Halperin on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
Survivor expand_less

More Songs by Tim Halperin verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Tim Halperin.

View All (8 Songs)

Dance

KEY DM

Tim Halperin

Easy
Play arrow_forward

White

KEY A

Tim Halperin

Medium
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

With You

KEY C

Tim Halperin

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Dance - Acoustic

KEY DM

Tim Halperin

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Something Beautiful

KEY D

Tim Halperin

Easy
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Light Up

KEY E

Tim Halperin

Medium
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Channel Genre music_note

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

Explore Channel

God

KEY AM

Nerina Pallot

Intermediate
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

There Is A Drum

KEY A

Nerina Pallot

Intermediate
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Sorriest Mf In Town

KEY C

Nerina Pallot

Advanced
Play arrow_forward

Skeletons

KEY G

Nerina Pallot

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Mary Come Quickly

KEY C

Nerina Pallot

Advanced
Play arrow_forward

Nervous

KEY B

Nerina Pallot

Beginner
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.

Penipu Hati

59% Match

Tata Janeeta

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – VI – V – i – VI – V)
Key EM Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Sejarah Cinta

57% Match

Syalyn

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – VI – V – i – VI – V)
Key AM Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Her Life

56% Match

Two Feet

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – VI – V – i – VI – V)
Key EM
Play arrow_forward

Looking at Me

56% Match

Sabrina Carpenter

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – VI – V – i – VI – V)
Key EM
Play arrow_forward

HUWANNUR (Versi Akustik)

55% Match

Santri Njoso

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (i – VI – V – i – VI – V)
Key EM Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Drown

55% Match

Three Days Grace

insights 3 Identical Chords (F#m, D, F#) • Harmonic Key Match (Key Bm)
Key BM Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

Explore songs matching this progression (i – VI – V – i – VI – V), key (F#M), and fingerings.