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Melanie Safka - Brand New Key Chords

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ChordsC, G7, C7, F
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 A,E,D keys to play this song with easier chords.

  • Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
  • Guitar G7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-1Guitar G7 chord diagram
  • Guitar C7 chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-3-1-0Guitar C7 chord diagram
  • Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

[Opening]
[C]I rode my bicycle past your window last night
[G7]I roller skated to your door at daylight
[C]It almost seems like [C7]you’re avoiding me
[F]I’m okay alone but you got [G7]something I need

[chorus]
Well [C]I got a brand new pair of roller skates you got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and [C7]try them out you see
[F]I been looking around a while you got something for me
[C]I got a brand new pair of roller skates you got a brand new key

[verse 2]
[C]I ride my bike I roller skate don’t drive no car
[G7]Don’t go too fast but I go pretty far
For [C]somebody who don’t drive I been [C7]all around the world
[F]Some people say I done all [G7]right for a girl

[chorus]
Well [C]I got a brand new pair of roller skates you got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and [C7]try them out you see
[F]I been looking around a while you got something for me
[C]I got a brand new pair of roller skates you got a brand new key

[verse 3]
[C]I asked your mother if you were at home
[G7]She said yes. but you weren’t alone
[C]Sometimes I think that [C7]you’re avoiding me
[F]I’m okay alone but you’ve got [G7]something I need

[Closing]
Well [C]I got a brand new pair of roller skates you got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and [C7]try them out you see
[F]La la la la la la la la la la la la la la
[C]I got a brand new pair of roller skates you got a brand new key
[C]I got a brand new pair of roller skates you got a brand new key

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ArtistMelanie Safka
AlbumGather Me
GenresCountry, Folk
Year1971
KeyC

How to play Brand New Key on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Melanie Safka - Brand New Key on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 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.

Brand New Key uses these transitions most often: C → C7 (6), C7 → F (6), and G7 → C (6). 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 - G7 chord transition.

1. C → G7 chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-1Guitar G7 chord diagram

To move from C to G7;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 1.
C to G7

2. C → C7 chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar C7 chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-3-1-0Guitar C7 chord diagram

To move from C to C7;

  1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
  3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 3.
C to C7

3. C7 → F chord transition

Guitar C7 chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-3-1-0Guitar C7 chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

To move from C7 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. Lift your pinky from G string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 3.
C7 to F

4. F → G7 chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-1Guitar G7 chord diagram

To move from F to G7;

  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 A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 1.
F to G7

5. F → C chord transition

To move from F to C;

  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. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.

Brand New Key chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Brand New Key.

  • Brand New Key includes 27 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Brand New Key contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Brand New Key connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G7: 2%
    • C → C7: 2%
    After G7, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).
    • G7 → C: 69%
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