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I'll Take Care of You

Gil Scott-Heron verified
Key: FM
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key Fm (F Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position Capo Fret 1
Chord Count 3 Unique Chords
Genre Afrobeat
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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I'll Take Care of You by Gil Scott-Heron is played in the key of Fm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Fm, 'I'll Take Care of You' by Gil Scott-Heron is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 1, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Em shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Fm barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Fm and BBm: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. 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.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – iv – V – i – iv – i
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Fm Bbm C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key FM Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler Em chord shapes while sounding in Fm.

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piano Chord Family FM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Fm Tonic
ii° Gdim Supertonic
III Ab Mediant
iv Bbm Subdominant
v Cm Dominant
VI Db Submediant
VII Eb Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Fm, Bbm)
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dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: FM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – iv – V – i – iv – i • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 1

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ I'll Take Care of You

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for I'll Take Care of You (Gil Scott-Heron)?

To play the Easy Chords for I'll Take Care of You, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for I'll Take Care of You?

The original recording key for I'll Take Care of You by Gil Scott-Heron is FM. 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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