Natural Mystic by Bob Marley
Key: Am · 129 BPM · 4/4
Natural Mystic by Bob Marley is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-ii-V progression — doo-wop turnaround (very common in older pop and jazz standards): Am-Dm-G-Am. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace. The same chords are equally correct read against C major's relative key, Am — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.
The progression
This song follows the I-vi-ii-V progression (Doo-wop turnaround (very common in older pop and jazz standards)) in C major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently i-iv-VII-i in Am — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | C | Am-Dm-G |
| Capo 3 | A | F#m-Bm-E |
| Capo 5 | G | Em-Am-D |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Am
- 0:29 Dm7
- 0:30 G
- 0:31 Am
- 0:35 Dm
- 0:37 G
- 0:38 Am
- 0:50 Dm
- 0:52 Am
- 1:01 Dm
- 1:02 G
- 1:04 Am
- 1:12 Dm
- 1:13 G
- 1:15 Am
- 1:20 Dm
- 1:21 Am
- 1:24 Dm
- 1:25 Am
- 1:27 Dm
- 1:28 Am
- 1:37 Dm
- 1:39 G
- 1:41 Am
- 1:50 G
- 1:52 Am
- 2:18 Dm7
- 2:20 Am
- 2:28 Dm
- 2:30 G
- 2:32 Am
- 2:39 F
- 2:41 G
- 2:43 Am
- 2:47 Dm7
- 2:48 G
- 2:50 Am
Frequently asked questions
What key is Natural Mystic in?
Natural Mystic is in C major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, Am, since the two share the same notes.
What chords does Natural Mystic use?
The core of Natural Mystic cycles through Am, Dm, G (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Natural Mystic?
Natural Mystic runs at 129 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Natural Mystic use?
Natural Mystic follows the I-vi-ii-V progression. It's a doo-wop turnaround (very common in older pop and jazz standards).
What capo should I use for Natural Mystic?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.