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[Intro]
[Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Cm] [Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Cm] [Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Cm] [Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Cm] [Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Cm] [Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Cm] [Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Cm] [Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Cm] [Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Cm] [Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Cm] [Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Cm] [Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Cm] [Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Cm] [Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Cm] [Ab] [Dbmaj7] [Ab] [Cm] [Ab] [Dbmaj7]
[Ab]Breathing is [Dbmaj7]easier under water
[Ab]I can see [Cm]sky from here
[Ab]Please remember, all [Dbmaj7]you've taught her
[Ab]I can see [Cm]God from here
[Ab]If only I could stay, if [Dbmaj7]only I could stay for you
[Ab]I would, try
[Cm]If only I could wait, if [Ab]only I could wait for you
[Dbmaj7]I would, fly
[Ab]♪
[Cm]If only I could stay, [Ab]if only I could pray
[Dbmaj7]If only I could wait, [Ab]if only you could stay
[Cm]Up, up in your [Ab]zone, yes, you're all alone
[Dbmaj7]Yes I'm [Ab]all alone
[Cm]Not negative, [Ab]just different
[Dbmaj7]You wanna have lunch, and [Ab]I wanna have a picnic
[Cm]You wanna go up, I [Ab]wanna just fly all night
[Dbmaj7]Cause baby you
[Ab]Got me tied up in this, [Dbmaj7]love thing its tough cause I
[Ab]Want to love you but you, [Cm]but you keep being so afraid
[Ab]Afraid, if only I could [Dbmaj7]stay, if only you could stay
[Ab]Up, up in your zone, yes [Cm]you're all alone, yes I'm all alone
[Ab]Getting in the [Dbmaj7]car, we cruisin'
[Ab]Going down the PCH, I'm [Cm]going to get a smoothie
[Ab]Never had a problem, but [Dbmaj7]I know that you gon'
[Ab]Do this, cause [Cm]your the smoothest
[Ab]♪
[Dbmaj7]Blue is the [A] bemotion, that I'm feeling
[Cm]Apologies an option, [Ab]let me hear it
[Dbmaj7]What took you so long [Ab]to finish your storm, son?
[Cm]Not negative, [Ab]just different
[Dbmaj7]You wanna go out, [Ab]I wanna finish living
[Cm]You wanna [Ab]get up
[Dbmaj7]When I could just [Ab]lay all day, with you
[Cm]When I could just [Ab]stay all day, with you
[Dbmaj7]Hey baby, you're [Ab]sack of potatoes
[Dbmaj7]We could grow eyes [Ab]for later, moments to savor
[Cm]We made, we made, [Ab]we made ours, ours
[Dbmaj7]I can't stop, stop, [Ab]you've blown away, away, away
[Cm]I don't play wanna no more, [Ab]I'm not a kid no more
[Dbmaj7]I've did somethings, [Ab]that you can see
[Cm]That I've been gone away, [Ab]that I have room to be
[Dbmaj7]Whom I want to be, and [Ab]you don't even talk to me
[Cm]It's three, it's [Ab]three, it's me
[Dbmaj7]It's Moi, it's jay, [Ab]it's all these days
[Cm]My days [Ab]are numbered
[Dbmaj7]You can [Ab]come through
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infoAbout This Song
Song Fundamentals
KeyAb (Ab Major)
Tempo / BPM
110 BPM (Approx.)
TuningStandard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature4/4
Difficulty LevelEasy
Capo PositionCapo Fret 1
Chord Count4 Unique Chords
GenreAfrofuturism
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Strumming Pattern↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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9 by WILLOW is played in the key of Ab. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Ab (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Dbmaj7 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Cm (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for 9 by WILLOW: sounding in Ab (Capo Fret 1, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Ab (Capo on Fret 1 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Ab) with open cowboy substitutions (Abmaj7 or G shape at capo 1) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Ab to Dbmaj7 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 – IV – iii – ♭II
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
AbC#maj7CmA
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyABAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 1sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler G chord shapes while sounding in Ab.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family AB
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of AB. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IAbTonic
iiBbmSupertonic
iiiCmMediant
IVDbSubdominant
VEbDominant
viFmSubmediant
vii°GdimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circleUses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circleCapo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AB•TEMPO:
110 BPM (Approx.)
•PROG: I – IV – iii – ♭II•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 1
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ 9
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for 9 (WILLOW)?
To play the Easy Chords for 9, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for 9?
The original recording key for 9 by WILLOW is AB. 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.