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Sad Old Red - 2008 Remaster

Simply Red verified
Key: DM
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key Dm (D 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 3
Chord Count 3 Unique Chords
Genre British
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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Sad Old Red - 2008 Remaster by Simply Red is played in the key of Dm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Dm, 'Sad Old Red - 2008 Remaster' by Simply Red is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Bm shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The Gm7 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 Gm7 and C7: 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)
iv – ♭VII – iv – ♭VII – iv – ♭VII
Song chords:
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Gm7 C7 Gm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
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 DM Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key BM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into Bm, maintaining Dm sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family DM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Dm Tonic
ii° Edim Supertonic
III F Mediant
iv Gm Subdominant
v Am Dominant
VI A# Submediant
VII C 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 (Gm7, Gm)
check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: DM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: iv – ♭VII – iv – ♭VII – iv – ♭VII • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 3

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Sad Old Red - 2008 Remaster (Simply Red)?

To play the Easy Chords for Sad Old Red - 2008 Remaster, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Sad Old Red - 2008 Remaster?

The original recording key for Sad Old Red - 2008 Remaster by Simply Red is DM. 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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