Song Tabs



The original version of "This Magic Moment" by Jay And The Americans is a classic pop ballad featuring lush harmonies and a gentle, swinging rhythm. The song's timeless feel comes from its straightforward chord progression and smooth melody, making it accessible for beginner guitarists.

Chords and Progression
The song uses mostly open chords: C, Am, F, and G. These are beginner-friendly shapes. Practice transitioning smoothly between them, especially between C and Am, which share similar finger positions.

Strumming Pattern
For a classic feel, try a simple down-down-up-up-down-up (D D U U D U) strumming pattern. This suits the song’s laid-back groove. You can also use straight downstrokes for verses, and add upstrokes for dynamics in the chorus.

Tips for Beginners

• Practice chord changes slowly, focusing on clean transitions between C, Am, F, and G.
• For the F chord, if barre chords are challenging, use the simplified F (xx3211) shape.
• Keep your strumming hand relaxed for smooth rhythm.
• Listen to the original recording to match the feel and tempo.

Final Advice
Play along with the song to internalize the timing and strumming. Singing while playing can help with memorizing the chord changes.