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Good Man in a Bad Time

Ian Hunter verified
Key: AB
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↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key Ab (Ab Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 4
Chord Count 10 Unique Chords
Genre Glam
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Good Man in a Bad Time by Ian Hunter is played in the key of Ab. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Ab, 'Good Man in a Bad Time' by Ian Hunter is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 4, enabling guitarists to execute friendly E shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. 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 E 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 66 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 92 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
♭VI – VI – ♭VI – ♭ii – ♯IV – VII
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
E F Am D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
G C Eb Ab Cm Bb

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AB Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key E Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into E, maintaining Ab sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family AB

Diatonic Matrix

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

I Ab Tonic
ii Bbm Supertonic
iii Cm Mediant
IV Db Subdominant
V Eb Dominant
vi Fm Submediant
vii° Gdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 10 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 5 barre chord shapes (F, Eb, Ab)
check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AB • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: ♭VI – VI – ♭VI – ♭ii – ♯IV – VII • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Good Man in a Bad Time (Ian Hunter)?

To play the Easy Chords for Good Man in a Bad Time, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Good Man in a Bad Time?

The original recording key for Good Man in a Bad Time by Ian Hunter is AB. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

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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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