When a new section (e.g. [Chorus]) is defined, you will find next to it the associated chords to play during that section. Except when this section re-uses the chords of another section.

The chords are represented using the C-D-E-F-G-A-B Anglo-Saxon alphabetical musical notation for two reasons.

The fact that all notes are represented with one letter—as opposed to the Do-Ré-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Si solfège notation—has two main advantages:

  • It uses much less space overall
  • It’s also easier to align the notes vertically
Chord Example
MAJ G#M7 means G#MAJ7
Sus F7s4 means F7sus4
Aug Ca9 means Caug9