A Satisfied Mind

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To play the Easy Chords for A Satisfied Mind, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[C]How many [F]times have [G]you heard [C]someone saying
[C]If I had [G]his money, I'd [F]do things my [C]way (oh Lord)
[C]Mm, [G]but [F]little [C]they know, mm
[C]That it's [G]so hard [F]to find [C]one rich man in ten
[C]With [G]a [F]satisfied [C]mind (satisfied mind)
[C]Once I [G]was waiting [F]in fortune [C]and fame
[C]Everything [G]that [F]I [C]dreamed of
[C]Ooh, get [G]a starting [F]life scheme [C](oh, yeah)
[C]Suddenly it [F]happened, I [G]lost every [C]dime (oh, yeah)
[C]But I'm [G]richer by [F]far with [C]a satisfied mind
[C]When my [G]life is [F]over and [C]my time has run out
[C]My friends [G]and my [F]loved ones, [C]I'll leave, there's no doubt
[C]But [F]one [G]thing [C]for certain
[C]When [F]it [G]come [C]my time
[C]I'll leave [G]this old [F]world with [C]a satisfied mind

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 7 Unique Chords

Genre Acoustic Folk

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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A Satisfied Mind by Bob Dylan is played in the key of C with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Csus4 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Csus2 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Gsus4 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti C/g (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti F (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for A Satisfied Mind by Bob Dylan: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from C to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – V – I – IV – V

Song chords:

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Csus4 C Csus2 Gsus4

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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C/g F G

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of C without a capo.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of C. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I C Tonic

ii Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim Leading

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Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Memerlukan variasi chord bertingkat (Csus2)

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KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – V – I – IV – V • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for A Satisfied Mind (Bob Dylan)?

To play the Easy Chords for A Satisfied Mind, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for A Satisfied Mind?

The original recording key for A Satisfied Mind by Bob Dylan is C. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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