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A Satisfied Mind
A Satisfied Mind
{c:Written by J. H. “Red” Hayes/Jack Rhodes
Released by Bob Dylan on Saved (1980), and played live once in 1999
Tabbed by Eyolf Østrem}
Album version
{c:This is played very loosely. The chords used are all in the 7th
position, so either use a capo on the 7th fret with the chords E, A/E
and B11, or play without a capo with the barre chords B, E/B and
F#11. Since the outcome is the same, I thought I might as well use
the capoed chords in the tab.
The A/E could be an Esus4 as well (022200). When the bass comes in
towards the end of the first verse, it playes E and F# (i.e. A and B
relative to the capo), which fits well with Esus4 also.
The second line is played without the first A/E in verses 2 and 3.}
EEA/EE
How many times have you heard someone say,
A/EEA/EE
"If I had his money I'd do things my way."
EA/EE
Mmm, but little they know
A/EE
Mmmmm, that it's so hard to find
B11E
One rich man in ten with a satisfied mind.
EA/EE
Mmmmm, mmmmm
Live version (Philadelphia, Nov 9, 1999)
CCCus4 CCCCCus2
{c:Add a or a flourish at the end of each
line and a Gsus4 or C/G for the Gs at midline.
Note that the first line in the first verse is sung completely
different from the rest of the lines. Probably to fool the audience
into thinking that he was going to sing Blowin' in the wind...}
C Csus4 C (repeat ad lib)
CFGC
How many times have you heard someone say,
CGFC
"If I had his money I could do things my way."
CGFC
But little they know that it's so hard to find
CGFC
One rich man in ten with a satisfied mind.
CGFC
Once I was winning in fortune and fame;
CGFC
Everything that I dreamed of to get a start in lifes game.
CFGC
But suddenly it happened, I lost every dime,
CGFC
But I'm richer by far with a satisfied mind.
CGFC
Money can't buy back your youth when you're old
CGFC
Or a friend when you're lonesome or a love that's grown cold;
CGFC
The wealthiest person is a pauper at times
CGFC
Compared to the man with a satisfied mind.
CGFC
When life is over, my time has run out,
CGFC
My friends and my loved ones I'll leave, there's no doubt.
CFGC
But one thing for certain, when it comes my time,
CGFC
I'll leave this old world with a satisfied mind.
CFGC
How many times have you heard someone say.