Chemicals and Lust
Required String Notes:C - G - C - F - G - C
Tune to CGCFGC TuningHow to Tune from Standard to CGCFGC Tuning
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Chemicals and Lust”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | G2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | F3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | G3 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | C4 | Tune down 4 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Chemicals and Lust" by Badlake Hill is played in CGCFGC Tuning (C - G - C - F - G - C). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 5 down to G, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to F, string 2 down to G, string 1 down to C. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 4 semitones down. Badlake Hill uses this same tuning on 2 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to CGCFGC Tuning
Already tuned to C - G - C - F - G - C? These tunings are just one small change away.
DADGAD Celtic Tuning44 songs
D - A - D - G - A - DSame chord shapes, every string a whole step higher.Open C Major (CGCEGC)19 songs
C - G - C - E - G - COnly string 3 differs: E instead of F.CGCGGC Tuning14 songs
C - G - C - G - G - COnly string 3 differs: G instead of F.Custom Tuning (CGCFG#C)9 songs
CGCFG#COnly string 2 differs: G# instead of G.Badlake Hill’s Guitar Tunings
Badlake Hill plays 3 of 3 songs in our catalog in CGCFGC Tuning. Most-used tunings:
- CGCFGC TuningC - G - C - F - G - C3 songs
Gear for CGCFGC Tuning
Strings and tools that make playing "Chemicals and Lust" in CGCFGC Tuning easier.
Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054)
Recommended gauge .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
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.
D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)
Retuning 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Chemicals and Lust” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Chemicals and Lust" by Badlake Hill in?
"Chemicals and Lust" is played in CGCFGC Tuning: C - G - C - F - G - C, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Chemicals and Lust"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune down 4 semitones (B3 → G3). String 1: tune down 4 semitones (E4 → C4).
What string gauge should I use for CGCFGC Tuning?
Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
Which other Badlake Hill songs use this tuning?
"Confessional", "The Dead of Night" — all in C - G - C - F - G - C, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Badlake Hill
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Other Songs in CGCFGC Tuning
Once tuned to C - G - C - F - G - C, try playing these tracks next:
CGCFGC TuningIntermediate
C - G - C - F - G - CNo Capo