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So I'm Growing Old on Magic Mountain

Father John Misty verified
Key: C
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
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Song Fundamentals
Key C (C Major)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Easy
Capo Position Capo Fret 4
Chord Count 6 Unique Chords
Genre And
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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So I'm Growing Old on Magic Mountain by Father John Misty is played in the key of C. Originally recorded in the sounding key of C, 'So I'm Growing Old on Magic Mountain' by Father John Misty is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 4, enabling guitarists to execute friendly G# shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (B7, A, G, C/G, Am, Em), 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 B7 and A: 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)
VII – VI – V – I – V – I
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
B7 A G C/G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Am Em

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

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

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into G#, maintaining C sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family C

Diatonic Matrix

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

I C Tonic
ii Dm Supertonic
iii Em Mediant
IV F Subdominant
V G Dominant
vi Am Submediant
vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (B7)
check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: VII – VI – V – I – V – I • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for So I'm Growing Old on Magic Mountain (Father John Misty)?

To play the Easy Chords for So I'm Growing Old on Magic Mountain, 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 So I'm Growing Old on Magic Mountain?

The original recording key for So I'm Growing Old on Magic Mountain by Father John Misty is C. 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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