Richard Thompson - Dimming Of The Day Chords

ChordsC, G, F, D

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 D,A,G keys to play this song with easier chords.

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DConfidente

FICseeyouonthestreetandin Gcompany

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ArtistRichard Thompson

AlbumTwo Letter Words (Live 1994)

GenresFolk, Folk Rock, Rock

Year1996

KeyC

DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Dimming Of The Day on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Richard Thompson - Dimming Of The Day 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.

Dimming Of The Day uses these transitions most often: C → G (15), F → C (9), and G → C (9). 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 - G chord transition.

1. C → G chord transition

Switching from C to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 15 times.

2. G → F chord transition

Switching from G to F:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 6 times.

3. F → C chord transition

To move from F to C:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

4. G → D chord transition

Here's how to move from G to D:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 4 times.

Dimming Of The Day chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Dimming Of The Day.

Dimming Of The Day includes 50 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
Dimming Of The Day contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how Dimming Of The Day 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 → G: 35%
- C → F: 16%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%