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Eric Bibb - The Cape Chords

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ChordsAm, G, F, C
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 G,D keys to play this song with easier chords.

AmGFCAmCFGC
CEightyearsoldwithaAmfloursackcape
TiedFallaroundhisGneck
CHeclimbedupontheGgarage
FFigurin’whattheGheck
HeCscrewedhiscourageAmupsotight
TheFwholethingGcame Cunwound
AmHegotarunnin’startandCblesshisheart
HeFheadedGfortheCground
FHe’soneofthosewhoknowsthatlife
IsAmjustaleapofCfaith
CSpreadyourarmsandAmholdyourbreath
FAlwaysGtrustyourCcape
CAllgrownupwithaAmfloursackcape
FTiedaroundhisGdreams
CHewasfullofspitandAmvinegar
HewasFbustin’attheGseams
HeClickedhisfingerandheAmcheckedthewind
ItwasFgonnabeGdoorCdie
AmHewasn’tscaredofCnothin’boys
AndhewasFprettysureGhecouldCfly
FHe’soneofthosewhoknowsthatlife
IsAmjustaleapofCfaith
CSpreadyourarmsandAmholdyourbreath
FAlwaysGtrustyourCcape
COldandgreywithaAmfloursackcape
TiedFallaroundhisGhead
CHe’sstilljumpin’Amoffthegarage
FWillbetillhe’sGdead
CAlltheseyearstheAmpeoplesaid
He’sFactin’GlikeaCkid
AmHedidnotknowheCcouldnotfly
GSoheCdid
FHe’soneofthosewhoknowsthatlife
IsAmjustaleapofCfaith
CSpreadyourarmsandAmholdyourbreath
FAlwaysGtrustyourCcape
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ArtistEric Bibb
AlbumFriends
GenresFolk
Year2004
KeyC
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play The Cape on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Eric Bibb - The Cape on guitar requires 4 chords and 6 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.

The Cape uses these transitions most often: G → C (16), C → Am (15), and F → G (15). 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 Am - G chord transition.

1. Am → G chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

To move from Am to G:

  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 G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse.

Am to G

2. G → F chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G 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 G to F:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

G to F

3. F → C chord transition

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

Switching 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.

This transition appears in the verse.

F to C

4. C → Am chord transition

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

Here's how to move from C to Am:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 15 times.

C to Am

5. G → C chord transition

Here's how to move from G to C:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 16 times.

6. Am → F chord transition

Here's how to move from Am 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. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

The Cape chord transition analysis

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

  • The Cape includes 79 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • The Cape contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how The Cape 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 Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → F: 26%
    • Am → G: 21%
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