ChordGitar.in
+ Submit Chord
cloud_off Offline mode. Songs saved in Pocket remain accessible.

Look Down That Lonesome Road

Tim O'Brien verified
Key: E
Standard
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
Transpose ?
0
Notation
Capo ?
Instrument
speed
screen_lock_portrait
Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 4 — use C chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
lock_clock

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

Alat Workstation Panggung

CHORD DIAGRAMS
volume_up Click chord to hear sound
tune Transposed: semitones
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key E (E Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Easy
Capo Position Capo Fret 4
Chord Count 3 Unique Chords
Genre Bluegrass
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
Look Down That Lonesome Road by Tim O'Brien is played in the key of E. Originally recorded in the sounding key of E, 'Look Down That Lonesome Road' by Tim O'Brien is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 4, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. Replace full barre B major with an ergonomic open B7 (x21202) voicing, offering significantly lighter fretting resistance for developing fingers during long practice sessions. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between E and B: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 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 92 BPM.
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – IV – I – V
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
E A B

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 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.

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family E

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: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (B)
check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: E • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: I – IV – I – V • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 4

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Look Down That Lonesome Road

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Look Down That Lonesome Road (Tim O'Brien)?

To play the Easy Chords for Look Down That Lonesome Road, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Look Down That Lonesome Road?

The original recording key for Look Down That Lonesome Road by Tim O'Brien 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.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.
Open on YouTube →

Look Down That Lonesome Road - Tim O'Brien

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Look Down That Lonesome Road by Tim O'Brien on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
Look Down That Lonesome Road expand_less

More Songs by Tim O'Brien verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Tim O'Brien.

View All (5 Songs)

Senor (Tales Of Yankee Power)

KEY EM

Tim O'Brien

Advanced
• Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Farewell Angelina

KEY A

Tim O'Brien

Intermediate
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Pretty Fair Maid In The Garden

KEY AM

Tim O'Brien

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

I've Endured

KEY C

Tim O'Brien

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Bluegrass Genre music_note

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Bluegrass that are frequently played.

Explore Bluegrass

Freedom

KEY E

Tea Leaf Green

Easy
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Just A Closer Walk

KEY G

The Avett Brothers feat. The Avett Brothers, Thee

Easy
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Ill

KEY G

The Avett Brothers feat. Want

Easy
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

In The Middle Of The Night

KEY G

New Grass Revival

Medium
• Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

Angel Eyes

KEY E

New Grass Revival

Advanced
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Larry And His Flask

KEY E

Larry and His Flask

Advanced
• Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

Swing Low Sweet Chariot

78% Match

Rolling Stones

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – IV – I – V) • Harmonic Key Match (Key E)
Key E Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Swing Low

75% Match

Ub40

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – IV – I – V) • Harmonic Key Match (Key A)
Key A Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Brown Eyed Girl

74% Match

Van Morrison

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – IV – I – V) • Harmonic Key Match (Key E)
Key E Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Willow Tree

69% Match

Waifs

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – IV – I – V) • Harmonic Key Match (Key A)
Key A Capo 3
Play arrow_forward

Sayang

68% Match

SHAE

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – IV – I – V) • Harmonic Key Match (Key E)
Key E Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

C.I.N.T.A

64% Match

Yuka

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – IV – I – V) • Harmonic Key Match (Key A)
Key A Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

Explore songs matching this progression (I – IV – I – V), key (E), and fingerings.