Paolo Nutini - Jenny Don't Be Hasty Guitar Tutorial

To play "Jenny Don't Be Hasty" by Paolo Nutini on guitar without a capo, use the original key of F# Minor in standard tuning. While many beginner versions suggest using a capo on the 2nd fret to play "easier" shapes, you need to play the song using barre chords to nail the sound or the original recording and live versions.

Core Chords (No Capo)

• F#m: 2-4-4-2-2-2

• A: x-0-2-2-2-0 (or barre at 5th fret: 5-7-7-6-5-5)

• Bm: x-2-4-4-3-2 (or barre at 7th fret: 7-9-9-7-7-7)

• D: x-x-0-2-3-2 (or barre at 5th fret: x-5-7-7-7-5)

• E: 0-2-2-1-0-0

Song Sections

• Verse: The verse primarily alternates between F#m, C#m (x-4-6-6-5-4), and Bm.

  • Progression: F#m — C#m — Bm — D — Bm — F#m

• Chorus: The chorus lifts into a more driving rhythm.

  • Progression: A — F#m — Bm — A

  • Some versions use a variation: A — G#m — F#m — D to create a descending bass line.

• The Main Riff: For an authentic sound, use power chords or small barre shapes:

  • Play an F# power chord (2-4-x-x-x-x), slide up to A (5-7-x-x-x-x), and then hit Bm (7-9-x-x-x-x)

Strumming & Style

The song has a punchy, staccato feel. Focus on "muted" strums by slightly lifting your fretting hand off the strings between beats to get that signature sharp, rhythmic snap.