I Can't Get No Satisfaction chords
by The Rolling StonesSong Key: E Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 132 bpm
Guitar Tuning: Standard (E A D G B e)
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Early Intermediate
Guitar Chords: E, A, B7, D, D/E
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I Can't Get No Satisfaction
Tab Intro:
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Intro: 4/4 ‖ Riff | Riff ‖
E A D A E A D A
‖ 1+2+3+ 4 + | 1+2+3 + 4 + | 1+2+3+ 4 + | 1+2+3 + 4 + ‖
E A
CH: I can't get no sat-is-fac-tion
E A
I can't get no sat-is-fac-tion
E B7 E A
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
E D/A E D/A
I can't get no, I can't get no
E D/A
1. When I'm drivin' in my car
E D/A
And the man comes on the ra-d-io
E D/A
He's tel-lin' me more and more
E D/A
About some use-less in-for-ma-tion
E D/A
Sup-posed to drive my i-ma-gi-na-tion
E D/A E
** I can't get no, oh no, no, no
E D/A E D/A
Hey, hey, hey, that's what I say | |
E A
CH: I can't get no sat-is-fac-tion
E A
I can't get no sa-tis-fac-tion
E B7 E A
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
E D/A E D/A
I can't get no, I can't get no
E D/A
2. When I'm watch-in' my T - V
E D/A
And a man comes on and tells me
E D/A
How white my shirts can be
E D/A
But he can't be a man 'cause he does-n't smoke
E D/A
The same ci-ga-rettes as me
E D/A E
** I can't get no, oh no, no, no
E D/A E D/A
Hey, hey, hey, that's what I say | |
E A
CH: I can't get no sat-is-fac-tion
E A
I can't get no girl re-ac-tion
E B7 E A
'Cause I try and I try and I try and I try
E D/A E D/A
I can't get no, I can't get no
E D/A
4. When I'm ridin' 'round the world
E D/A
And I'm do-in' this and I'm sign-ing that
E D/A
And I'm try-in' to make some girl
E D/A
Who tells me ba-by bet-ter come back, may-be next week
E D/A
'Cause you see I'm on a - a los-ing streak
E D/A E
I can't get no, oh no, no, no
E D/A E D/A
Hey, hey, hey, that's what I say | |
E D/A E D/A
Outro: I can't get no, I can't get no | |
E D/A E D/A E D/A
I can't get no sat-is-fac-tion, no sat-is-fac-tion
E D/A E D/A
No sat-is-fac-tion, no sat-is-fac-tion
E D/A
I can't get no... (repeat to fade)Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: E Major - 4 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#)
- Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderately with drive
- Metronome: ♩ = 132
- Voice Range: C#4 - G#5
- Tab Intro: If you are playing the guitar riff with either notes or strummed chords, the Tab gives you some idea about the timing. In this case the distorted guitar is playing the notes (both written and tabbed), while the steel string guitar is playing the chords with the same rhythm pattern.
Practice the riff before playing along with the video. Start slowly counting the beats as you go till you are comfortable with the timing, and can mirror the electric guitar. The strumming riff has been included on the song sheet in the Intro, along with the beat counts, 1+2+ etc.
Whenever the electric guitar plays the riff throughout the song, the acoustic guitar can also strum the riff. It hasn't been included on the song sheet, but it's exactly the same as the Intro. - D/A is a slash chord - you play a D chord leading with an 'A' bass note. It's played just like a regular D major chord, with the inclusion of the open 5th string (A) as the bass note. (see charts above)
- Although the chords in this song are beginner‑friendly, the rhythmic riff, fast tempo (132 bpm), repeated slash‑chord movement (D/A), and the need to switch between strumming and riff‑strumming make the playing experience more demanding. These elements place the song in the Advanced Beginner / Early Intermediate category.
Song Details:
- Songwriters: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
- Brief: A popular rock song that became one of the band's signature tunes in the 1960s. It quickly rose to the top of the charts, becoming one of the most defining songs of the era.
- Lyrics Begin: I can't get no satisfaction.
- Genre: Rock
- Featured Artists: The Rolling Stones — an English rock band formed in London in 1962, widely regarded as one of the most influential groups in modern music. Their sound blends rhythm and blues, rock, and a raw, energetic style driven by Keith Richards’ guitar work and Mick Jagger’s unmistakable vocals. Over decades of recording and touring, they helped shape the direction of rock music and became known for their powerful live performances, distinctive riffs, and long-lasting cultural impact.
Album Cover - Single:
Recorded: 12 May 1965
Released: 4 June 1965 (US), 20 August 1965 (UK)
B-side US: The Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man
B-side UK: The Spider and the Fly - Album: Out of Our Heads
Recorded: 2 November 1964 – 1965
Released: 30 July 1965
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