What is the BPM tempo of the song Clocks and Spoons?

The tempo of the song Clocks and Spoons by John Prine is 110 BPM.

Clocks and Spoons

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Song Fundamentals

Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Country

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Clocks and Spoons by John Prine is played in the key of G. Arranged in the natural sounding key of G in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Clocks and Spoons' by John Prine utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (C, D, G, B7, G/F#, 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 C and D: 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)

IV – V – I – III – I – III

Song chords:

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C D G B7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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G/F# Em

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: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (B7)

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KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: IV – V – I – III – I – III • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Clocks and Spoons (John Prine)?

To play the Easy Chords for Clocks and Spoons, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Clocks and Spoons?

The original recording key for Clocks and Spoons by John Prine 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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piano Chord Family G

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Clocks and Spoons (John Prine)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Clocks and Spoons?

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?