I'm Tore Down

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[F]Well, I'm [C]tore down
[G]I'm almost level [C]with the ground
[F]Well, I'm [C]tore down
[G]I'm almost level [C]with the ground
[C]Well, I [G]feel like this
[F]When my baby [C]can't be found
[G]Well, I went [C]to the river
[F]To jump in
[C]My baby showed [G]up and said
[F]'I will [C]tell you when'
[F]Well, I'm [C]tore down
[G]I'm almost level [C]with the ground
[C]Well, I [G]feel like this
[F]When my baby [C]can't be found
[F]I love [C]you baby
[G]With all my [C]heart an' soul
[F]A love like mine [C]will never grow old
[G]I love you [F]in the mornin'
[C]And in [G]the evenin', too
[C]But ev'rytime [F]you leave me
[C]I get [G]mad with you
[F]Well, I'm [C]tore down
[G]I'm almost level [C]with the ground
[C]Well, I [G]feel like this
[F]When my baby [C]can't be found
[G]I love you, baby [C]with all my might
[F]A love like mine [C]is out of sight
[G]I'll lie for you [C]if you want me to
[F]I really don't believe [C]your love is true
[F]Well, I'm [C]tore down
[G]I'm almost level [C]with the ground
[C]Well, I [G]feel like this
[F]When my baby [C]can't be found
[C]A-well I'm [G]tore down
[G]I'm almost level [C]with the ground
[F]Well, I'm [C]tore down
[G]I'm almost level [C]with the ground
[C]Well, I [G]feel like this
[F]When my baby [C]can't be found.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album I'm Tore Down

Released 1970

Genre

Acoustic Acoustic Blues

Songwriter Freddie King

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Acoustic

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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I'm Tore Down by Freddie King is played in the key of C with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti F (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for I'm Tore Down by Freddie King: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from F to C 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 – V

Song chords:

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C F G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

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

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

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

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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:

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KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – V • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for I'm Tore Down (Freddie King)?

To play the Easy Chords for I'm Tore Down, 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 I'm Tore Down?

The original recording key for I'm Tore Down by Freddie King 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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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album I'm Tore Down

Released 1970

Genre

Acoustic Acoustic Blues

Songwriter Freddie King

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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piano Chord Family C

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

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