To learn Jimmy Smith - Why Was I Born chords, focus on the sequence of these chords: C, Ab, Bb, F, Ab, Fm, Eb, Ab, Fm and Bbm. Start with a comfortable 33 BPM and as you become proficient, aim for the song's BPM of 66. Given the song's key of Ab Major, adjust the capo to align with your vocal range and chord preference.
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