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[G]Well, there's [D]a bridge
[Em]And there's [Bm7]a river
[Em]That I [Bm7]still must cross
[Em7]As I'm going [G]on my journey
[D]Oh, I [Em7]might be lost
[Dsus4]And there's a road [D]I have to follow
[Bm7]A place I [Em]have to go
[Bm7]Well, no one told me [G]just how to get there
[C]But when I [Em]get there I'll know
[C]Because I'm [Dsus4]taking it
[D]Step by step
[Bm7]Bit by bit
[Em]Stone by [Bm7]stone (yeah)
[G]Brick by [C]brick (oh, yeah)
[Em]Step by step
[C]Day by day
[Dsus4]Mile by mile [D](ooh, ooh, ooh)
[Bm7]And this old road [Em]is rough and ruined
[Bm7]So many dangers [G]along the way
[C]So many burdens [Em]might fall upon me
[C]So many troubles that [Dsus4]I have to face
[D]Oh, but I won't [Bm7]let my spirit fail me
[Em]Oh, I won't [Bm7]let my spirit go
[G]Until I get [C]to my destination
[Em]I'm going to [C]take it slowly
[Dsus4]Because I'm [D]making it mine
[Bm7]Step by step (you [Em]know I'm taking it)
[Bm7]Bit by bit (bit [G]by bit, come move)
[C]Stone by [Em]stone (yeah)
[C]Brick by brick (brick by [Dsus4]brick, by brick, by brick, mmm)
[D]Step by step [Bm7](step by step, uh-huh)
[Em]Day by day [Bm7](day by day)
[G]Mile by mile (ooh), [C]go your own way
[Em]♪
[C]Say it, baby, [Dsus4]don't give up
[D]You've got to hold [Bm7]on to what you've got
[Em]Oh, baby, [Bm7]don't give up
[G]You've got to keep on [C]moving, don't stop (yeah, yeah)
[G]I know you're hurting [Bm](I know you're hurting)
[Em]And I know you're [Bm]blue (I know you're blue)
[C]I know you're hurting [Em](I know you're hurting)
[C]But don't let the bad things get to you [D](don't let the bad things get to you, you, you)
[G]I'm taking it
[G]Step by [Bm]step (oh, oh)
[Em]Bit by bit (bit [Bm]by bit, come move)
[C]Stone by stone [Em](stone by stone, yeah)
[C]Brick by brick (brick by [D]brick, by brick, by brick, mmm)
[G]Step by step (I'm [G]gonna take it now)
[Bm]Day by day [Em](day by day)
[Bm]Mile by mile (ooh), [C]go your own way
[Em]♪
[C](Come on, baby, [D]got to keep moving)
[G](Come on, baby, [G]got to keep moving)
[Bm](I'm taking it step [Em]by step), bit by bit
[Bm](Come on, baby, [C]got to keep moving)
[Em](Come on, baby, [C]got to keep moving)
[D]Stone by stone (yeah, stone [G]by stone), brick by brick
[G]♪
[Bm]Come on, baby
[Em](Come on, baby, [Bm]got to keep moving)
[C]Step by step, keep on moving, [Em]day by day (day by day)
[C]♪
[D](Come on, baby, [G]got to keep moving)
[G]Mile by mile, by mile, [Bm]by mile, go your own way
[Em]♪
[Bm](Come on, baby, [C]got to keep moving)
[Em](Come on, baby, [C]got to keep moving)
[D](Come on, baby, [G]got to keep moving)
[G]Bit by bit (bit [Bm]by bit, bit by bit)
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Step by Step by Whitney Houston is played in the key of Em with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti D (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti Em (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Bm7 (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut), diikuti Em7 (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Dsus4 (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti C (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti Bm (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Step by Step by Whitney Houston: sounding in Em without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Em (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from G to Bm 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)
III – VII – i – v – i – VII – VI – v
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
GDEmBm7
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
Em7Dsus4CBm
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyEMAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyEMOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of Em without a capo.
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pianoChord Family EM
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of EM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
iEmTonic
ii°F#dimSupertonic
IIIGMediant
ivAmSubdominant
vBmDominant
VICSubmediant
VIIDSubtonic
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle8 chord unik digunakan
check_circleTerdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (Bm)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: EM•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: III – VII – i – v – i – VII – VI – v•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 0
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FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Step by Step (Whitney Houston)?
To play the Easy Chords for Step by Step, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Step by Step?
The original recording key for Step by Step by Whitney Houston is EM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
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