Smokin From Shootin

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My Morning Jacket verified

Key: E

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B]

[E]Have you had [Abm]enough excitement now
[A]More than [B]you ever did?
[E]You never wanted to [Abm]be treated like a woman
[A]You maintained you [B]was just a kid
[E]Well at least you [Abm]were of age, my dear
[A]These days kids [B]they grow so fast
[E]You never wanted to [Abm]be committed to the present
[A]You're too busy believing [B]in the past, oh
[E]Who then [Abm]was your savior?
[A]Who then [B]was your friend?
[E]Who is now [Abm]committed to the present?
[A]Is it [B]someone that exists?
[E]What is [Abm]life in God?
[A]A perfect vision [B]of the self?
[E]I always thought we [Abm]was a-dealing with one thing
[A]Now we are dealing [B]with something else, oh
[E]Do you see [Abm]my smoking guns?
[A]They're smoking [B]from a shootin'
[E]Smoking from shootin'
[Abm]Smokin' from shootin' [A]at nothing here
[B]Do you live your [E]life on the road?
[Abm]Yeah, losing [A]out on loving
[B]Asking for nothing
[E]Runnin' from something [Abm]that isn't there, oh
[A]Who makes [B]my decisions?
[E]Who reads [Abm]all your thoughts?
[A]What makes us [B]how we are?
[E]Faith can't prove [Abm]what science won't resolve
[A]Kumbaya my Lord
[B]C'mon, row [E]your boat ashore
[Abm]The river's long, [A]it is cold
[B]It chills the body [E]but not the soul, oh
[Abm]Do you see [A]my smoking guns, yeah
[B]They're smoking [E]from a shootin'
[Abm]Smoking from shootin'
[A]Smokin' from shootin' [B]at nothing here
[E]Do you live your [Abm]life on the road?
[A]Yeah, losing [B]out on loving
[E]Asking for nothing
[Abm]Runnin' from something [A]that isn't there, oh
[B]Distance- coming [E]or going? c'mon
[Abm]What are [A]you waiting for?
[B]Distance- growing or [E]closing in on?
[Abm]Anyway

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key E (E Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre And

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Smokin From Shootin by My Morning Jacket is played in the key of E with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: E (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti A (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti B (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Smokin From Shootin by My Morning Jacket: sounding in E (Capo Fret 4, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in E (Capo on Fret 4 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Abm, B) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from E to Abm 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 – Abm – IV – V

Song chords:

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E Abm A B

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 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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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:

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check_circle Terdapat 2 chord palang/gantung (Abm, B)

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KEY: E • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – Abm – IV – V • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Smokin From Shootin (My Morning Jacket)?

To play the Easy Chords for Smokin From Shootin, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Smokin From Shootin?

The original recording key for Smokin From Shootin by My Morning Jacket 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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[E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B] [E] [Abm] [A] [B]

[E]Have you had [Abm]enough excitement now
[A]More than [B]you ever did?
[E]You never wanted to [Abm]be treated like a woman
[A]You maintained you [B]was just a kid
[E]Well at least you [Abm]were of age, my dear
[A]These days kids [B]they grow so fast
[E]You never wanted to [Abm]be committed to the present
[A]You're too busy believing [B]in the past, oh
[E]Who then [Abm]was your savior?
[A]Who then [B]was your friend?
[E]Who is now [Abm]committed to the present?
[A]Is it [B]someone that exists?
[E]What is [Abm]life in God?
[A]A perfect vision [B]of the self?
[E]I always thought we [Abm]was a-dealing with one thing
[A]Now we are dealing [B]with something else, oh
[E]Do you see [Abm]my smoking guns?
[A]They're smoking [B]from a shootin'
[E]Smoking from shootin'
[Abm]Smokin' from shootin' [A]at nothing here
[B]Do you live your [E]life on the road?
[Abm]Yeah, losing [A]out on loving
[B]Asking for nothing
[E]Runnin' from something [Abm]that isn't there, oh
[A]Who makes [B]my decisions?
[E]Who reads [Abm]all your thoughts?
[A]What makes us [B]how we are?
[E]Faith can't prove [Abm]what science won't resolve
[A]Kumbaya my Lord
[B]C'mon, row [E]your boat ashore
[Abm]The river's long, [A]it is cold
[B]It chills the body [E]but not the soul, oh
[Abm]Do you see [A]my smoking guns, yeah
[B]They're smoking [E]from a shootin'
[Abm]Smoking from shootin'
[A]Smokin' from shootin' [B]at nothing here
[E]Do you live your [Abm]life on the road?
[A]Yeah, losing [B]out on loving
[E]Asking for nothing
[Abm]Runnin' from something [A]that isn't there, oh
[B]Distance- coming [E]or going? c'mon
[Abm]What are [A]you waiting for?
[B]Distance- growing or [E]closing in on?
[Abm]Anyway