Pack My Jack

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

[G7]You work [C7]on your beat
[C7]Play another one, [G7]play another one
[C7]Have not [G7]seen him
[G7]Yes, friend, here he [C7]is, Jumble Jay is quicker
[G7]Yes, I've been [C7]moving to the highway
[G7]Rambling man [D7]keeps rambling on
[G7]Yes, I've been [C7]moving to the highway
[G7]Rambling man [D7]keeps rambling on
[C7]Well, you can't seem [G7]to see it my way
[C7]Pack my jack [G7]and I'll be gone
[C7]I said trouble, [G7]trouble follows easy
[G7]Follows me [C7]everywhere I go
[G7]Trouble, trouble [C7]follows easy
[G7]Follows me [C7]everywhere I go
[G7]I can't seem [D7]to shake old trouble
[C7]Trouble got [G7]me down, yeah
[D7]It must've [G7]been other thing
[G7]Lord, I woke [C7]this morning feeling hazy
[C7]My good girl she [G7]done left and gone
[C7]Yes, I woke [G7]this morning feeling hazy
[C7]My good girl she [G7]done left and gone
[C7]She said I [G7]was dumb and lazy
[D7]Ain't no truth [C7]in that at all
[G7]When you've [C7]changed for it
[C7]Here we go

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Pack My Jack

Released 1981

Genre

Blues Blues Rock

Songwriter J.J. Cale

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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 3 Unique Chords

Genre Blues

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Pack My Jack by J.J. Cale is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G7 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C7 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti D7 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Pack My Jack by J.J. Cale: 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 G7 to C7 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:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

G7 C7 D7

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.

tune Why Use a Capo?

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

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speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Semua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

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

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Pack My Jack (J.J. Cale)?

To play the Easy Chords for Pack My Jack, 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 Pack My Jack?

The original recording key for Pack My Jack by J.J. Cale 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 Pack My Jack

Released 1981

Genre

Blues Blues Rock

Songwriter J.J. Cale

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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

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speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

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