Quiet Man

Q: How to play the easy chords for Quiet Man (John Prine)?

To play the Easy Chords for Quiet Man, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: A

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[A]Strolling down the highway with [A]my shoes in my hand
[A]I don't talk much [A]I'm a quiet man
[A]Beauty and silence [A]both run deep
[A]And I'm running like [A]crazy while you are asleep
[A]You got [A]news for me
[A]I got [A]nothing for you
[A]Don't pin your [A]blues on me
[A]Just go ahead and [A]do whatever you wish to
[A]Last Monday night [A]I saw a fight
[A]Between Wednesday and [A]Thursday over Saturday night
[A]Tuesday asked me what [A]was going on, I said
[A]"Sunday's in the meadow [A]and Friday's in the corn"
[A]You got [A]news for me
[A]I got [A]nothing for you
[A]Don't pin your [A]blues on me
[A]Just go ahead and [A]do whatever you wish to
[A]Hocus-pocus, maladjusted
[A]Don't you think [A]my tears get rusted
[A]Steady losing means [A]you ain't using
[A]What you really [A]think is right
[A]You got [A]news for me
[A]I got [A]nothing for you
[A]Don't pin your [A]blues on me
[A]Just go ahead and [A]do whatever you wish to
[A]Oodles of light, [A]what a beautiful sight
[A]Both of God's [A]eyes are shining tonight
[A]Rays and beams [A]of incredible dreams
[A]And I am [A]a quiet man
[A]Oodles of light, [A]what a beautiful sight
[A]Both of God's [A]eyes are shining tonight
[A]Rays and beams [A]of incredible dreams
[A]And I am [A]a quiet man
[A]Oodles of light, [A]what a beautiful sight
[A]Both of God's [A]eyes are shining tonight
[A]Rays and beams [A]of incredible dreams
[A]And I am [A]a quiet man

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Song Fundamentals

Key A (A Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 1 Unique Chords

Genre Country

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Quiet Man by John Prine is played in the key of A. Originally recorded in the sounding key of A, 'Quiet Man' by John Prine is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly G shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (A), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between A and G: 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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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Quiet Man by John Prine: sounding in A (Capo Fret 2, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (A) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A to G 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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Song chords:

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Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 1-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into G, maintaining A sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I A Tonic

ii Bm Supertonic

iii C#m Mediant

IV D Subdominant

V E Dominant

vi F#m Submediant

vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 1 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

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KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Quiet Man (John Prine)?

To play the Easy Chords for Quiet Man, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Quiet Man?

The original recording key for Quiet Man by John Prine is A. 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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speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

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