ChordGitar.in
+ Submit Chord

Jack Doyle (Aka The Contender)

Christy Moore verified
Key: C
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
Transpose ?
0
Notation
Capo ?
Instrument
speed
screen_lock_portrait
Easy Chord Tip: No capo — use open C chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
lock_clock

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

Alat Workstation Panggung

CHORD DIAGRAMS
volume_up Click chord to hear sound
tune Transposed: semitones
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key C (C Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Easy
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 4 Unique Chords
Genre Celtic
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
Jack Doyle (Aka The Contender) by Christy Moore is played in the key of C. Arranged in the natural sounding key of C in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Jack Doyle (Aka The Contender)' by Christy Moore utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The pivotal chord transition occurs between C and F: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – IV – ii – V – I – ii
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
C F Dm G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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.

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family C

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

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – IV – ii – V – I – ii • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Jack Doyle (Aka The Contender)

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Jack Doyle (Aka The Contender) (Christy Moore)?

To play the Easy Chords for Jack Doyle (Aka The Contender), toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Jack Doyle (Aka The Contender)?

The original recording key for Jack Doyle (Aka The Contender) by Christy Moore 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.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.
Open on YouTube →

Jack Doyle (Aka The Contender) - Christy Moore

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Jack Doyle (Aka The Contender) by Christy Moore on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
Jack Doyle (Aka The Contender) expand_less

More Songs by Christy Moore verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Christy Moore.

View All (24 Songs)

Beeswing

KEY G

Christy Moore

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

If I Get an Encore

KEY A

Christy Moore

Beginner
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

McIlhatton

KEY G

Christy Moore

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Sonny's Dream

KEY G

Christy Moore

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Ordinary Man

KEY AM

Christy Moore

Easy
Play arrow_forward

My Little Honda 50

KEY C

Christy Moore

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Celtic Genre music_note

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Celtic that are frequently played.

Explore Celtic

Further Up Further In

KEY G

Waterboys

Easy
Play arrow_forward

My Morag The Exiles Dream

KEY G

Waterboys

Easy
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

The Hosting Of The Shee

KEY EM

Waterboys

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Song From The End Of The World

KEY C

Waterboys

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Good Man Gone

KEY G

Waterboys

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Fishermans Blues

KEY C

Waterboys

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

Cinta Beda Keyakinan

100% Match

Clara Herison

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – IV – ii – V – I – ii) • Harmonic Key Match (Key C)
Key C Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Masih Arek Cincin Di Tangan

80% Match

Thalita Chimkho

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – IV – ii – V – I – ii) • Harmonic Key Match (Key C)
Key C Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Tega

74% Match

Judika

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – IV – ii – V – I – ii) • Harmonic Key Match (Key C)
Key C
Play arrow_forward

Ayah

73% Match

Karna Mereka

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – IV – ii – V – I – ii) • Harmonic Key Match (Key C)
Key C Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Cinto Tumbuah Uda Mahilang

73% Match

Fauzana

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – IV – ii – V – I – ii) • Harmonic Key Match (Key G)
Key G
Play arrow_forward

Airliner

71% Match

Tyler Ward

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – IV – ii – V – I – ii) • Harmonic Key Match (Key G)
Key G Capo 7
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

Explore songs matching this progression (I – IV – ii – V – I – ii), key (C), and fingerings.