In Memory of Satan

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Cmaj7]Got my paintbox [C]out last night
[Am]Stayed up late [Em]and wrecked this place
[F]Woke up on [C]the floor again
[F]Cellphone stuck to the [G]side of my face
[F]♪
[C]Dead space on [F]the other end
[C]Perfect howl [G]of emptiness
[Cmaj7]Cast my gaze [C]around the room
[Am]Someone needs to [Em]clean up this mess
[F]Tape up [C]the windows
[F]♪
[G]Call in a favor [Dm]from an old friend
[C]♪
[G]Make some scratches [Dm]on my floor
[C]Crawl down on [G]my hands and knees
[Cmaj7]In old [C]movies people scream
[Am]Choking on their fists when [Em]they see shadows like these
[F]But no one screams [C]cuz it's just me
[F]♪
[G]Locked up [F]in myself
[C]Never gonna [F]get free
[C]♪
[G]Something sacred, [Cmaj7]something blue
[Cmaj7]Cannons in [C]the harbor dawn
[Am]I crawled down here [Em]to dig for bones
[F]One more season [C]then I'm gone
[F]Black drapes [G]over the crosses
[F]♪
[C]Call in a favor [F]from an old friend

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album In Memory of Satan

Released 2012

Genre

America Anti-folk

Songwriter The Mountain Goats

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 7 Unique Chords

Genre America

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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In Memory of Satan by The Mountain Goats is played in the key of C with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Cmaj7 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Am (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Em (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti F (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Dm (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for In Memory of Satan by The Mountain Goats: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Em to F 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 – vi – iii – IV – V – ii

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Cmaj7 C Am Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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F G Dm

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

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

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I C Tonic

ii Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Terdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (F)

check_circle Memerlukan variasi chord bertingkat (Cmaj7)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – vi – iii – IV – V – ii • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for In Memory of Satan (The Mountain Goats)?

To play the Easy Chords for In Memory of Satan, 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 In Memory of Satan?

The original recording key for In Memory of Satan by The Mountain Goats is C. 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

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Album In Memory of Satan

Released 2012

Genre

America Anti-folk

Songwriter The Mountain Goats

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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

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quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for In Memory of Satan?

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