Rolling in the Deep by Adele
Key: Gm · 103 BPM · 4/4
Rolling in the Deep by Adele is written in Bb major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: Cm-Bb-Ab-Bb. At 103 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace. The same chords are equally correct read against Bb major's relative key, Gm — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in Bb major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently iv-III-?-III in Gm — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | A | Bm-A-G |
| Capo 3 | G | Am-G-F |
| Capo 6 | E | F#m-E-D |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Cm
- 0:19 Bb
- 0:21 Gm
- 0:23 Cm
- 0:28 Bb
- 0:30 Cm
- 0:36 Gm
- 0:37 Bb
- 0:39 Gm
- 0:41 Ab
- 0:44 Bb
- 0:46 Gm
- 0:49 Ab
- 0:53 Bb
- 0:56 Gm
- 0:58 G
- 1:00 Cm
- 1:02 Bb
- 1:05 Ab
- 1:08 Bb
- 1:09 Cm
- 1:11 Bb
- 1:14 Ab
- 1:17 Bb
- 1:18 Cm
- 1:21 Gm
- 1:23 Bb
- 1:25 Gm
- 1:26 Bb
- 1:27 Cm
- 1:30 Gm
- 1:32 Bb
- 1:37 Ab
- 1:39 Bb
- 1:41 Gm
- 1:43 Ab
- 1:48 Bb
- 1:50 Gm
- 1:55 Cm
- 1:57 Bb
- 2:00 Ab
- 2:03 Bb
- 2:04 Cm
- 2:06 Bb
- 2:09 Ab
- 2:12 Bb
- 2:13 Ab
- 2:15 Bb
- 2:18 Cm
- 2:20 Bb
- 2:22 Ab
- 2:27 Bb
- 2:31 Cm
- 2:52 Bb
- 2:54 Abmaj7
- 2:58 Bb
- 2:59 Cm
- 3:01 Bb
- 3:04 Abmaj7
- 3:07 Bb
- 3:08 Cm
- 3:10 Bb
- 3:13 Ab
- 3:16 Bb
- 3:17 Cm
- 3:19 Bb
- 3:22 Ab
- 3:25 Bb
- 3:26 Cm
- 3:29 Bb
- 3:31 Ab
- 3:34 Bb
- 3:35 Cm
- 3:38 Bb
- 3:40 Ab
- 3:43 Bb
- 3:45 Cm
Frequently asked questions
What key is Rolling in the Deep in?
Rolling in the Deep is in Bb major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, Gm, since the two share the same notes.
What chords does Rolling in the Deep use?
The core of Rolling in the Deep cycles through Cm, Bb, Ab (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Rolling in the Deep?
Rolling in the Deep runs at 103 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Rolling in the Deep use?
Rolling in the Deep follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Rolling in the Deep?
Capo 1 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Bb major.