Strumming Pattern for Someone You Loved CHORDS by Lewis Capaldi

What is the main strumming pattern for Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: ddu udu (x1 for each chord).

Guitar Chords: C | G | Am | F | Dm

(Capo on 1st fret)

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Strumming Pattern for Roses CHORDS by SAINt JHN (Imanbek Remix Version)

What is the main strumming pattern for Roses by SAINt JHN (Imanbek Remix Version) easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: DDx   (x1 for each chord).

Guitar Chords: Em | Am | G | B

(Capo on 1st fret)

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Strumming Pattern for Heather CHORDS by Conan Gray

What is the main strumming pattern for Heather by Conan Gray easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: d udu (x4 for C, Em and Am chords; x2 for Fmaj7 and Fm chords).

Guitar Chords: C | Em | Am | Fmaj7 | Fm

(Capo on 5th fret)

The progression is simple but emotionally powerful. The use of the iv minor (Fm) as a borrowed chord from the minor mode is what gives the song its bittersweet sadness, which fits perfectly with the theme of unrequited love.

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Main progression: 

C – Em – Am – Fmaj7 – Fm

Harmonic analysis:

Chord	Function	Notes	Degree in C Major
C	Tonic	C–E–G	I
Em	Mediant (minor)	E–G–B	iii
Am	Relative minor	A–C–E	vi
Fmaj7	Subdominant with color	F–A–C–E	IVmaj7
Fm	Minor subdominant (modal mixture)	F–Ab–C	iv (borrowed)

1. C – Em – Am

   This sequence uses common chords in the key of C major:  

   - I (tonic)  

   - iii (a soft step, connects well with Am)  

   - vi (the relative minor)  

   It's a smooth and melancholic progression. Em adds a gentle lead-in to Am, giving emotional continuity.

2. Fmaj7

   This is the IV chord with a major seventh. It adds richness and is commonly used in ballads for its dreamy, reflective vibe.

3. Fm

   Here’s the emotional twist. Fm is the iv minor, which is not diatonic to C major. It's borrowed from the parallel minor (C minor). This technique is called modal interchange, and it brings a strong sense of emotional contrast.

Why does it sound so sad?

The Fm chord is key here. It feels like an emotional fall, a shadow that appears just after the dreamy Fmaj7. That shift from IV major to iv minor is typical in sad songs because it creates the feeling that “things suddenly got darker.”

Strumming Pattern for Dorothea CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for Dorothea by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: D DU UDU.

Guitar Chords: D | A | G | Em | Bm

(Capo on 2nd fret)

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Strumming Pattern for No Body, No Crime CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for No Body, No Crime by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: DDD DU.

Guitar Chords: Em | C | D | Am | G

(Capo on 3rd fret)

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Strumming Pattern for Champagne Problems CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for Champagne Problems by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: 1 downstroke for each chord or use the picking pattern shown in the video.

Guitar Chords: C | G | Am | F

(No capo)

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Chord Progression

The basic C – G – Am – F chord progression is repeated throughout the song. This is a very popular progression in pop music and ballads.

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Main progression: 

C – G – Am – F

Harmonic analysis:

(in C major)

Chord	Degree	Harmonic Function
C	I	Tonic
G	V	Dominant
Am	vi	Submediant (relative minor tonic)
F	IV	Subdominant

This progression:

- Starts on the tonic (C), providing a stable, emotionally neutral base.

- Moves to the dominant (G), which builds some tension.

- Then goes to the vi (Am), a minor chord that adds a gentle touch of melancholy.

- Ends with the IV (F), which tends to lead back to the I, but also carries a nostalgic feel.

Emotionally, this progression:

- Feels circular, like it never fully resolves, perfect for themes of emotional confusion or unresolved endings.

- Has a sense of elegant melancholy, matching the song’s narrative about a failed engagement filled with quiet sadness and acceptance.

Why does it work so well?

- It’s a very common progression in pop ballads: used in countless songs because it sounds natural to the ear.

- The vi chord (Am) adds emotional color and contrast to the major chords.

- The progression doesn’t resolve directly to the I (like a G7 → C would), which contributes to the feeling of something unfinished or unresolved—perfectly fitting for the story of a broken engagement.

Strumming Pattern for Gold Rush CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for Gold Rush by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern 1: DDDDDDDD (using palm mute).

Strum Pattern 2: DUDU UDU.

Guitar Chords: F#m | D | A | E

(No capo)

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Strumming Pattern for Long Story Short CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for Long Story Short by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: D DU UDU.

Guitar Chords: F | C | Am | G | Em

(No capo)

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Strumming Pattern for Happy XMas (War is Over) CHORDS by John Lennon

What is the main strumming pattern for Happy XMas (War is Over) by John Lennon easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: d dudu (x4 or x2 for each chord).

Guitar Chords: A | Bm | E | D | Em | G

(No capo)

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Strumming Pattern for Afterglow CHORDS by Ed Sheeran

What is the main strumming pattern for Afterglow by Ed Sheeran easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: DDD DDD DDU.

Guitar Chords: G | Cadd9 | Dsus4 | Em7

(Capo on 4th fret)

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Strumming Pattern for Without You CHORDS by The Kid LAROI

What is the main strumming pattern for Without You by The Kid LAROI easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: DD UUD DDU.

Guitar Chords: Am | Fmaj7 | C | G | E

(No capo)

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Strumming Pattern for Save Your Tears CHORDS by The Weeknd

What is the main strumming pattern for Save Your Tears by The Weeknd easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: DUx UDUx.

Guitar Chords: C | Am | Em | G | Dm | F

(No capo)

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Strumming Pattern for My ex's best friend CHORDS by MGK ft. blackbear

What is the main strumming pattern for My ex's best friend by MGK ft. blackbear easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: dddddddd x1 for C#5 & C chords dddd x1 for F5, D#5, Em, and D chords.

Guitar Power Chords: C#5 | F5 | D#5

(No capo for power chords)

Open Chords: C | Em | D

(capo on 1st for open chords)

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Strumming Pattern for Driver's License CHORDS by Olivia Rodrigo

What is the main strumming pattern for Driver's License by Olivia Rodrigo easy and simple?

Strum Pattern 1: one d strum on the first beat of every measure.

Strum Pattern 2: d ddu (x4 for verses; x2 for bridge).

Guitar Chords: G | Em | C | D | Bm7

(Capo on 3rd fret)

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Strumming Pattern for Love Story CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for Love Story by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern 1: dddddddd (emphasize 1st, 4th, 7th beat).

Strum Pattern 2: ddu udu (x2 for each chord).

Guitar Chords: C | G | Am | F | D | A | Bm

(Capo on 2nd fret)

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Strumming Pattern for Memories CHORDS by Maroon 5

What is the main strumming pattern for Memories by Maroon 5 easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: duu | duu ddu (change chords in middle).

Guitar Chords: G | D | Em | Bm | C

(Capo on 4th fret)

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Strumming Pattern for Fearless CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for Fearless by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: D DU UDU.

Guitar Chords: D | A | Em | G | Cadd9

(Capo on 3rd fret)

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Strumming Pattern for Forever & Always CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for Forever & Always by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern 1: DDDDDDDD.

Strum Pattern 2: DDU UDU.

Guitar Chords: Cadd9 | G | D | Em7 | Em | C

(Capo on 3rd fret)

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Strumming Pattern for Fifteen CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for Fifteen by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern 1: DUU DUU DDU.

Strum Pattern 2: DDDDDDDD.

Guitar Chords: G | Cadd9 | Em7 | D | D/F#

(No capo)

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Strumming Pattern for You Belong With Me CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern 1: DDD DDD DD.

Strum Pattern 2: DDU UDU UDU UDU.

Guitar Chords: D | A | Em | G

(Capo on 4th fret)

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Strumming Pattern for White Horse CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for White Horse by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: D DU UDU.

Guitar Chords: C | Fmaj7 | Am | Gadd4 | G | F | Bb

(No capo)

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Strumming Pattern for That's When CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for That's When by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: D UUD UUD DU.

Guitar Chords: D | A | Em | G | Bm

(Capo on 3rd fret)

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Strumming Pattern for Yellow CHORDS by Coldplay

What is the main strumming pattern for Yellow by Coldplay easy and simple?

Strum Pattern (verse): dddddddd(u) - up strum optional.

Strum Pattern (chorus): dddd(u)|dddd(u) - up strums optional; change chords in middle at vertical line.

Guitar Chords: G | D | C | Em | Cmaj7 | Dm7

(Capo on 4th fret)

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Strumming Pattern for Deja Vu CHORDS by Olivia Rodrigo

What is the main strumming pattern for Deja Vu by Olivia Rodrigo easy and simple?

Strum Pattern 1: dddd (optional hammer on/flick off).

Strum Pattern 2: dd|u udu (change chords at vertical line).

Guitar Chords: D | Dsus2 | A | Asus2

(No capo)

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Strumming Pattern for Chasing Cars CHORDS by Snow Patrol

What is the main strumming pattern for Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: dddddddd (repeat x2 for each chord).

Guitar Chords: A | Esus4 | Dmaj7

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Strumming Pattern for HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHORDS

What is the main strumming pattern for HAPPY BIRTHDAY easy and simple?

Strum Pattern 1: 2 downstrokes for each chord.

Strum Pattern 2: D DU DU (triplets).

(See also Happy birthday Guitar TAB)

Guitar Chords: G | D | C | Am

(No capo)

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Strumming Pattern for Hallelujah CHORDS by Leonard Cohen

What is the main strumming pattern for Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: dd udu.

Guitar Chords: C | G | Am | F | E7

(No capo)

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Strumming Pattern for Somewhere Over the Rainbow CHORDS by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

What is the main strumming pattern for Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: ddu udu.

Guitar Chords: C | Em | Am | F/C | G | Am7 | E7 | Dm

(No capo)

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Strumming Pattern for Take On Me CHORDS by A-ha

What is the main strumming pattern for Take On Me by A-ha easy and simple?

Strum Pattern 1: d du udu.

Strum Pattern 2: d ux.

Guitar Chords: Am | D | G | C | G/B | Em | D/F# | Bm | F

(Capo on 2nd fret)

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Strumming Pattern for 100 MESSAGGI CHORDS by Lazza

What is the main strumming pattern for 100 MESSAGGI by Lazza easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: D DU DU (triplets).

Guitar Chords: Am | E7 | FM7 | C | F | E

(No capo)

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