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Miranda Lambert - Automatic Chords

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ChordsC, F, Am, Bb
Strumming↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to E,A keys to play this song with easier chords.

CFAmFCFAmF
CQuarterinapayphone,dryinglaundryontheline
WatchingBbsunteainthewindow,pocketFwatchfortellingtime
CSeemslikeonlyyesterday,I’dgetablankcassette
BbRecordtheCountryCountdown,’causeIFcouldn’tbuyityetCF
IfwedroveCallthewaytoDallas,justtobuyanEasterdress
We’dtakeBbalongaRandMcNally,standinFlinetopayforgas
GodCknowsthatshiftinggears,ain’twhatitusedtobe
IlearnedtoBbdrivethat’55,justlikeaFQueenthreeonatree
CHeywhateverhappenedFto,waitingyourAmturn,doingitFallbyhand
‘CausewhenCeverythingishandedtoFyou
It’sonlyAmworthasmuchastheFtimeyouputin
ItBballjustseemssogoodthewayweFhadit
BbBackbeforeeverythingFbecame,CautomaticFAmF
IfCyouhadsomethingtosay,you’dwriteinonapieceofpaper
Andyou’dBbputastamponit,andthey’dFgetitthreedayslater
CBoyswouldcallthegirls,andgirlswouldturnthemdown
StayingBbmarriedwastheonlyway,toFworkyourproblemsout
CHeywhateverhappenedFtowaitingyourAmturn,doingitFallbyhand
‘CausewhenCeverythingishandedtoFyou
It’sonlyAmworthasmuchastheFtimeyouputin
ItBballjustseemssogoodthewayweFhadit
BbBackbeforeeverythingFbecame,Cautomatic,FyeahAmF
CAutomaticFAmF
Lets’sCrollthewindowsdown,windowswiththecranks
ComeBbonlet’stakeapicture,theFkindyougottashake
CHeywhateverhappenedFtowaitingyourAmturn,doingitFallbyhand
‘CoswhenCeverythingishandedtoFyou
It’sonlyAmworthasmuchastheFtimeyouputin
ItBballjustseemssogoodthewayweFhadit
BbFCF
AmBackFbeforeeverythingbecame,Automatic,yeah,Cautomatic
FAmFC
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ArtistMiranda Lambert
AlbumPlatinium
GenresCountry
Year2014
KeyC
DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Automatic on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Miranda Lambert - Automatic on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Automatic uses these transitions most often: F → C (21), C → F (14), and Am → F (13). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - F chord transition.

1. C → F chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

Here's how to move from C to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 14 times.

C to F

2. F → Am chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to Am:

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 13 times.

F to Am

3. C → Bb chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram

Switching from C to Bb:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 2 to fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 7 times.

C to Bb

4. Bb → F chord transition

Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

Switching from Bb to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Slide your pinky from B string fret 3 to D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 13 times.

Bb to F

Automatic chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Automatic.

  • Automatic includes 87 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Automatic contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Automatic connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → C: 40%
    • F → Am: 11%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → F: 16%
    • C → Bb: 2%
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