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I Know It's A Sin

Jimmy Reed verified
Key: E
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Song Fundamentals
Key E (E Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position Capo Fret 4
Chord Count 4 Unique Chords
Genre Blues
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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I Know It's A Sin by Jimmy Reed is played in the key of E. Originally recorded in the sounding key of E, 'I Know It's A Sin' by Jimmy Reed is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 4, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The F#7 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 E7 and F#7: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 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 92 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – IV – I – II – V – I
Song chords:
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E7 A7 F#7 B7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

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

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

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

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piano Chord Family E

Diatonic Matrix

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

I E Tonic
ii F#m Supertonic
iii G#m Mediant
IV A Subdominant
V B Dominant
vi C#m Submediant
vii° D#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (F#7, B7)
check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: E • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: I – IV – I – II – V – I • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 4

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quiz How to play the easy chords for I Know It's A Sin (Jimmy Reed)?

To play the Easy Chords for I Know It's A Sin, 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 I Know It's A Sin?

The original recording key for I Know It's A Sin by Jimmy Reed is E. 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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