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Stories I Tell

Toad The Wet Sprocket verified
Key: C#M
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key C#m (C# Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 6 Unique Chords
Genre Pop
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Stories I Tell by Toad The Wet Sprocket is played in the key of C#m. Arranged in the natural sounding key of C#m in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Stories I Tell' by Toad The Wet Sprocket utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. Replace full barre B major with an ergonomic open B7 (x21202) voicing, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers during long practice sessions. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between C#m 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.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – VI – i – VI – i – VI
Song chords:
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C#m A Asus2 F#m

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Abm B

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

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

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

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piano Chord Family C#M

Diatonic Matrix

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

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

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (C#m, F#m, Abm)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Asus2)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C#M • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – VI – i – VI – i – VI • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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To play the Easy Chords for Stories I Tell, 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 Stories I Tell?

The original recording key for Stories I Tell by Toad The Wet Sprocket is C#M. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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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.

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