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By Your Side

Tokio Hotel verified
Key: C
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 3 — use A chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key C (C Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Easy
Capo Position Capo Fret 3
Chord Count 5 Unique Chords
Genre German Pop Rock
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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By Your Side by Tokio Hotel is played in the key of C. Originally recorded in the sounding key of C, 'By Your Side' by Tokio Hotel is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly A shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The pivotal chord transition occurs between Am and F: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. 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 – IV – I – iii
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
C Cadd11 Am F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Em

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key A Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into A, maintaining C sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family C

Diatonic Matrix

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

I C Tonic
ii Dm Supertonic
iii Em Mediant
IV F Subdominant
V G Dominant
vi Am Submediant
vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Cadd11)
check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – vi – IV – I – iii • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 3

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ By Your Side

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for By Your Side (Tokio Hotel)?

To play the Easy Chords for By Your Side, 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.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for By Your Side?

The original recording key for By Your Side by Tokio Hotel is C. 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.

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