To learn Jim Croce - (Thats Not the Way It Feels, Live) Operator chords, anchor your practice on these foundational sequence of chords - Am, D, C, D, C, G, Am, D, G, Am and C. To build a solid grasp, start slowly at 32 BPM and then match the original tempo of 65 BPM. Configure the capo to your vocal range and chord preference, remembering the key of G Major.