Ain't Goin' Down To The Well

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Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[D5] [Dm] [D5] [G5] [D5] [G5] [D5] [G5] [D5] [G5] [D5] [Gm] [D5] [G5] [D5] [G5] [D5] [G5] [D5] [G5] [D5] [G5] [Gm] [D5] [G5] [D5] [G5] [D5] [G5] [D5] [G5] [D5] [G5]

[D5]Oh
[Dm]I ain't [D5]going down
[G5]I ain't [D5]going down
[G5]Oh, honey to [D5]the well no more
[G5]Oh.
[D5]And I [G5]ain't got nothing
[D5]Oh, and I [Gm]can't stand nothing
[D5]Oh.
[G5]I ain't [D5]going down
[G5]I ain't [D5]going down
[G5]Oh, sweet mama to [D5]the well no more
[G5]Oh.
[D5]You said you [G5]was a true believer
[Gm]I'm the [D5]true believer
[G5]I'm a [D5]true believer
[G5]Oh.
[D5]I ain't [G5]going down
[D5]I ain't [G5]going down
[D5]Oh, mama to [G5]the well no more
[D5]Oh.

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key D (D Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Country

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Ain't Goin' Down To The Well by Tom Waits is played in the key of D with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D5 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G5 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Ain't Goin' Down To The Well by Tom Waits: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from D5 to Dm 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 – Dm – IV – Gm

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

D5 Dm G5 Gm

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 D Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – Dm – IV – Gm • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Ain't Goin' Down To The Well (Tom Waits)?

To play the Easy Chords for Ain't Goin' Down To The Well, 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 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Ain't Goin' Down To The Well?

The original recording key for Ain't Goin' Down To The Well by Tom Waits is D. 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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piano Chord Family D

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Ain't Goin' Down To The Well

quiz How to play the easy chords for Ain't Goin' Down To The Well (Tom Waits)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Ain't Goin' Down To The Well?

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