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I (Who Have Nothing)

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Ben E. King verified
Key: F
110 BPM
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Song Fundamentals
Key F (F Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Easy
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 3 Unique Chords
Genre Doo-wop
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Time Signature 4/4
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I (Who Have Nothing) by Ben E. King is played in the key of F. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Bb (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti C (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Dm (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
IV – V – vi
Song chords:
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Bb C Dm

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 F Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key F Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of F without a capo.

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piano Chord Family F

Diatonic Matrix

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

I F Tonic
ii Gm Supertonic
iii Am Mediant
IV Bb Subdominant
V C Dominant
vi Dm Submediant
vii° Edim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Bb)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: F • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: IV – V – vi • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ I (Who Have Nothing)

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quiz How to play the easy chords for I (Who Have Nothing) (Ben E. King)?

To play the Easy Chords for I (Who Have Nothing), 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 I (Who Have Nothing)?

The original recording key for I (Who Have Nothing) by Ben E. King is F. 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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I (Who Have Nothing) - Ben E. King

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