Jeff Buckley - Satisfied Mind Chords

ChordsC, D, G

Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

HowmanyCtimes,DhaveyouCheardsomeoneGsay

IfIDhadCmoney,I’ddothingsmyGway

ButlittletheyCknow,Dthatit’sCsohardGtofind

Onerichman Dinten,CwithasatisfiedGmind

GMoneycan’tCbuyDback,allyourCyouthwhenyou’reGold

AfriendwhenDyou’reClonely,orpeacetoyourGsoul

GThewealthiestCperson,DisaCpauperatGtimes

ComparedtotheDman,CwithasatisfiedGmind

(oh,Cooh,Dyeah.CSatisfied,satisfiedGmind,Dooh,Cooh,Gooh)

N.C.WhenmylifeisCover,DandmyCtimehasrunGout

MyfriendsandmyDlovedCones,I’llleavethemnoGdoubt

Butonething’sforCcertain,DwhenitCcomesmyGtime

I’llleavethisoldDworld,CwithasatisfiedGmind

Butonething’sforCcertain,DwhenitCcomesmyGtime

I’llleavethisDol’world,Cooh,withasatisfiedGmind.

ArtistJeff Buckley

AlbumSketches (for My Sweetheart the Drunk)

GenresPop, Pop Rock, Rock

Year1998

KeyC

DifficultyEasy

How to play Satisfied Mind on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Jeff Buckley - Satisfied Mind on guitar requires 3 chords and 3 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Satisfied Mind uses these transitions most often: C → G (16), D → C (16), and C → D (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - D chord transition.

1. C → D chord transition

Switching from C to D:

Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 8 times.

2. C → G chord transition

Switching from C to G:

Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 16 times.

3. G → D chord transition

Here's how to move from G to D:

Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 8 times.

Satisfied Mind chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Satisfied Mind.

Satisfied Mind includes 55 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
Satisfied Mind contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how Satisfied Mind connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → D: 11%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%