Little Bitty by Alan Jackson
Key: E · 161 BPM · 4/4
Little Bitty by Alan Jackson is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: E-A-E-B. At 161 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | E | E-A-B |
| Capo 2 | D | D-G-A |
| Capo 4 | C | C-F-G |
| Capo 7 | A | A-D-E |
Chord chart
- 0:04 E
- 0:29 A
- 0:30 E
- 0:32 B
- 0:33 E
- 0:35 A
- 0:36 E
- 0:55 B7
- 0:55 E
- 1:00 A
- 1:01 E
- 1:03 B7
- 1:04 E
- 1:06 A
- 1:07 E
- 1:12 A
- 1:13 E
- 1:15 B7
- 1:16 E
- 1:18 A
- 1:19 E
- 1:46 B
- 1:47 E
- 1:50 B
- 1:51 E
- 1:54 B
- 1:56 E
- 1:58 A
- 1:59 E
- 2:01 B
- 2:02 E
- 2:04 A
- 2:05 E
- 2:10 A
- 2:11 E
- 2:13 B
- 2:14 E
- 2:16 A
- 2:17 E
- 2:21 A
- 2:23 E
- 2:24 B7
- 2:26 E
- 2:27 A
- 2:29 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Little Bitty in?
Little Bitty is in E major.
What chords does Little Bitty use?
The core of Little Bitty cycles through E, A, B (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Little Bitty?
Little Bitty runs at 161 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Little Bitty use?
Little Bitty follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Little Bitty?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.