Ain't No More Cane

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ - ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕

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[D]Ain't no more cane [Am]on the Brazos, ooh
[G]It's all been ground [C]down to molasses, ooh
[G]You should've been on [A]the river in 1910, ooh
[D]They were driving the women just [G]like they drove the men, ooh
[C]Go down Old Hannah, don't [G]you rise no more, ooh
[Em]Don't you rise up 'til [D]Judgment Day's for sure, ooh
[D]Ain't no more cane [Am]on the Brazos, ooh
[G]It's all been ground [C]down to molasses, ooh
[Em]Captain, don't you do me like [G]you done poor old Shine, ooh
[A]Well, ya drove that bully [D]'til he went stone blind, ooh
[G]Wake up on a lifetime, [C]hold up your own head, ooh
[G]Well, you may get a pardon [Em]and then you might drop dead, ooh
[D]Ain't no more cane [Am]on the Brazos, ooh
[G]It's all been ground [C]down to molasses, ooh
[G]Yeah

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Ain't No More Cane

Released 1975

Genre

Acoustic Folk Classic Rock

Songwriter Bob Dylan

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Acoustic Folk

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ - ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕

Time Signature 4/4

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Ain't No More Cane by Bob Dylan is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Em (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Am (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Ain't No More Cane by Bob Dylan: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ - ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from D to Am 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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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – IV – vi – A – V – ii

Song chords:

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G C Em A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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D Am

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

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

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – vi – A – V – ii • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Ain't No More Cane (Bob Dylan)?

To play the Easy Chords for Ain't No More Cane, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Ain't No More Cane?

The original recording key for Ain't No More Cane by Bob Dylan is G. 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?

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Ain't No More Cane

Released 1975

Genre

Acoustic Folk Classic Rock

Songwriter Bob Dylan

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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