Come Together chords

Arrangement Details

• Key Signature: D Minor - relative to F Major - 1 flat (Bb)
• Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
• Tempo: Moderate Slow Rock with a double-time feel
• Metronome: ♩ = 83
• Voice Range: Bb4 - A5

Strum Patterns & Playing Tips

• Intro Strum pattern is 2 down-beats (eighth-note beats) on Dm7 at the start of each of the 4 bars. Each of the 2 down-beats are on 1+ of each bar.
  

    ↓↓
  | 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+ | etc.
    Dm7
  

• D5 and D5/add6 is a standard rock/blues method of playing. D5 is a power chord, and the D5/add6 simply places the 5th finger 2 frets up from the 5th note (A), replacing it with a B. (see charts).
  
  The same applies to the A5 - A5/add6 and G5 - G5/add6 chords. They are not really '5add6' chords in the true sense - they are really 'replace-5-with-6' chords, but this is very confusing to write in simple form
  
  The Strum Pattern on each of these chords is down strokes in eighth-note time, so each of the counts in a bar, i.e., 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+ is a down stroke.
• During the verses, each chord gets 2 down strokes in eighth-note time:
  

    ↓↓  ↓↓      ↓↓  ↓↓
  | 1+  2+      3+  4+      |
    D5  D5/add6 D5  D5/add6
  

• Wherever you see 'D5 /add6...', it simply indicates repeating the pattern-play of these 2 chords. The same applies to 'A5 /add6...' and 'G5 /add6...'
• If you find the power chords a little confusing, you can simply play barre chords instead, and only play the bottom 3 strings, e.g., Dm on the 10th fret and add the 6 note as the chart illustrates.
  
  The same applies for all other chords:
  🔹A7 barre instead of A5, and add the 6th note for A5/add6 (E)
  🔹G7 barre instead of G5 and add 6th note for G5/add6 (D), etc.
  
  If you play the alternative (alt) D5 and D5/add6, you can barre the whole 5th fret and play the bottom 4 strings. Whatever you decide, the sound is very similar... the important thing is that the chords are correct.
• At the end of the song, it is better to use the alternative D5 and D5/add6 on the 5th fret... makes it easier to get to the G5 and G5/add6 on the 3rd fret.
• All the chords have been included in the first verse, but the repetitions in the remaining verses have been omitted, as the playing pattern is exactly the same. All chord changes that are necessary are included. This reduces chord clutter, making it easier to read the charts.
• You’ll notice all of the above when you watch the video. If you’re not yet familiar with the song, listen through a few times to absorb the pulse and phrasing. When it feels natural, start playing along. It’s a great tune, and it comes together quickly once the rhythm and chord movement feel comfortable. 🥳

Song Details:

• Songwriters: Written by John Lennon and credited to the Lennon/McCartney partnership.
• Lyrics Begin: Here come old flat-top, he come grooving up slowly,
• Genre: Blues rock, swamp rock, rock and roll
• Featured Artists: The Beatles
• Single:
  Recorded: 21–30 July, 1969
  Released: 6 October, 1969
  A-side: Something (double A-side)
• Album: Abbey Road
  Recorded: 22 February – 20 August, 1969
  Released: 26 September, 1969