Sentenced

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Key: AM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

[Intro]
[Am] [E7] [E] [Am]

[Am]And as I [E7]got off, the train
[E]Way down [Am]in New Orleans
[Am]I grab my hat, [E7]I put on my coat
[E]Reach for my spliff yeah, I [Am]had myself a little smoke, yeah
[Am]I was sentenced
[E7]Living in [E]a dungeon
[Am]Sentenced
[Am]Living in [E7]a dungeon
[E]And now I'm [Am]locked, up in jail
[Am]And I spend my days, [E7]in a cold dark prison cell
[E]I rest alone, I [Am]watch myself grow old
[Am]And I don't deserve this, [E7]well I just wanna go home
[E]I was sentenced
[Am]Living in [Am]a dungeon
[E7]Sentenced
[E]Living in [Am]a dungeon
[Am]I should have known, when [E7]I shot the man dead
[E]There'd be a bounty, [Am]a bounty for my head
[Am]Well I don't care, [E7]now that your man's dead
[E]I'm just missing one thing, [Am]a good spliff to my head
[Am]I've been walking [E7]in my sleep
[E]And I've been [Am]waking in my dreams
[Am]I've been living [E7]in the past
[E]My food don't [Am]pay this debt
[Am]I was sentenced
[E7]Living in [E]a dungeon
[Am]Sentenced
[Am]Living in [E7]a dungeon
[E]I was sentenced
[Am]Living in [Am]a dungeon
[E7]Sentenced
[E]Living in [Am]a dungeon

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Sentenced

Released 2015

Genre

Fusion Reggae

Songwriter Stick Figure

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Key Am (A Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

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 Fusion

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Sentenced by Stick Figure is played in the key of Am. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Am in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Sentenced' by Stick Figure utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (Am, E7, E), 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 Am and E7: 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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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Sentenced by Stick Figure: sounding in Am without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Am (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (Am, E7, E) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Am to E7 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 – V – i – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Am E7 E

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family AM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Am Tonic

ii° Bdim Supertonic

III C Mediant

iv Dm Subdominant

v Em Dominant

VI F Submediant

VII G Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – V – i – V • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Sentenced (Stick Figure)?

To play the Easy Chords for Sentenced, 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 Sentenced?

The original recording key for Sentenced by Stick Figure is AM. 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 Sentenced

Released 2015

Genre

Fusion Reggae

Songwriter Stick Figure

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family AM

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

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