But The Regrets Are Killing Me
Required String Notes:EAC#G#BE
Tune to Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)Tune to Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EAC#G#BE).
Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)
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E
Target: 82.4 Hz
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E82
A110
C#139
G#208
B247
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 2 of 6 strings to play “But The Regrets Are Killing Me”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | E2 | Leave as is |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | C#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | G#3 | Tune up a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
Recommended string gauge: .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"But The Regrets Are Killing Me" by American Football is played in Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE) (EAC#G#BE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 2 of 6 strings: string 4 down to C#, string 3 up to G#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)
Already tuned to EAC#G#BE? These tunings are just one small change away.
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American Football plays 1 of 9 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE). Most-used tunings:
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Gear for Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)
Strings and tools that make playing "But The Regrets Are Killing Me" in Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE) easier.
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)
Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner
A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.
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“But The Regrets Are Killing Me” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "But The Regrets Are Killing Me" by American Football in?
"But The Regrets Are Killing Me" is played in Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE): EAC#G#BE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "But The Regrets Are Killing Me"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → C#3). String 3: tune up a half step (G3 → G#3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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