Which Chord Name is correct?

[Cruachan]

Hi,

I've been working out the chords of a new tune for my rhythm playing buddy.
Only one wee problem and it presents in the last line of a couple of verses of the song.

The key is F major (I think!)
The time signature is 4/4
The Chord line is: Bb - F - G7 - '?' - C (The '?' and C each have a count of 2 beats)
The question relates to the '?' chord.

The finger pattern for this chord, as analysed by ear, appears to be: X 3 3 0 1 1 (X = muted and 0 = Open)

Referring to this very useful website: jguitar.com/chordname?string5=1&string4=1&string3=0&string2=3&string1=3&string0=1

I am provided with 3 options for the Chord Name:
Csus4 (C Suspended 4th)
Fsus2/C (F/C 7th Suspended 4th)
G7sus4/C (G/C 7th Suspended 4th)

Now, while all are correct, which one would be the appropriate choice in this context?

Thanks.

Kind regards,
Mike

[sixchannel]

Mike
This looks like the "bridge" of a tune seeing as it starts with Bb and ends with C.
The chord will be Csus or even C4 will do and its a very typical end of a phrase chord when coupled with the C or C7 that brings you back to your F.
HTH
Ian

[Cruachan]

Hi Ian,

Thanks for your help with this and I apologise for the delay in responding.

Yes, I think you are correct in referring to this chord line as being part of a bridge in the tune. If you ignore the Intro there are 6 sections including 2 bridges - 3rd and 5th sections. In each case the C at the end of the bridge moves to a Bb at the start of the next verse. The first chord line of each of these verses is: Bb - F - Bb - F

So, I'm thinking the Csus4 before the C is likely to be the correct choice for the Chord Name.

BTW, in case you are wondering about the title of the tune, it's Enya's hauntingly evocative "If I Could Be Where You Are". Pete Korving has recorded a beautiful cover version which I'm doing my best to try to emulate.

Kind regards,
Mike

[sixchannel]

Thats a lovley tune. Will you be posting it?
BTW - calling it Csus4 is over-egging the pudding a bit - its really just C4 for us cos the fourth is suspended anyway, but I think its often written that way for them there Peeanner players who use "all" the notes. lol!
Ian

[Cruachan]

If I Could Be Where You Are is track 4 on Amarantine, Enya's 6th studio album released in 2005.

The tune accompanied a tender moment between Arwen and Aragorn in the film 'Lord of the Rings'.

C4 it is then, thanks! Musical theory is not my strong point and previous attempts at recording have left much to be desired, so I wouldn't hold your breath. Still, you never know, it might happen 😉

Regards,
Mike