Ironic by Alanis Morissette

Key: B · 112 BPM · 4/4

Ironic by Alanis Morissette is written in B major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): F#-G#m-F#-B. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)) in B major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 2AE-F#m-A
Capo 4GD-Em-G
Capo 7EB-C#m-E

Chord chart

  • 0:00 G#m
  • 0:01 G#m7
  • 0:05 Emaj7
  • 0:08 E
  • 0:10 F#
  • 0:15 G#m7
  • 0:16 F#
  • 0:20 G#m7
  • 0:22 F#
  • 0:26 G#m7
  • 0:28 F#
  • 0:32 G#m7
  • 0:33 F#
  • 0:34 B
  • 0:36 F#
  • 0:37 G#m
  • 0:39 F#
  • 0:40 B
  • 0:42 F#
  • 0:43 G#m
  • 0:45 F#
  • 0:46 B
  • 0:47 F#
  • 0:49 G#m
  • 0:50 F#
  • 0:51 B
  • 0:53 F#
  • 0:54 G#m
  • 0:57 E
  • 0:59 F#
  • 1:03 B
  • 1:05 G#m7
  • 1:07 F#
  • 1:08 B
  • 1:11 G#m
  • 1:13 F#
  • 1:14 B
  • 1:16 F#
  • 1:17 G#m7
  • 1:18 F#
  • 1:20 B
  • 1:21 F#
  • 1:22 G#m7
  • 1:24 F#
  • 1:25 B
  • 1:27 F#
  • 1:28 G#m
  • 1:30 F#
  • 1:31 B
  • 1:33 F#
  • 1:34 G#m
  • 1:35 F#
  • 1:36 B
  • 1:38 F#
  • 1:39 G#m
  • 1:41 F#
  • 1:42 B
  • 1:44 F#
  • 1:45 G#m
  • 1:48 E
  • 1:49 F#
  • 1:52 Emaj7
  • 1:55 B
  • 1:58 Emaj7
  • 2:01 B
  • 2:03 Emaj7
  • 2:06 B
  • 2:09 Emaj7
  • 2:13 B
  • 2:15 F#
  • 2:16 B
  • 2:18 F#
  • 2:19 G#m7
  • 2:20 F#
  • 2:21 B
  • 2:23 F#
  • 2:24 G#m
  • 2:26 F#
  • 2:27 B
  • 2:29 F#
  • 2:30 G#m7
  • 2:32 F#
  • 2:33 B
  • 2:35 F#
  • 2:36 G#m7
  • 2:39 F#
  • 2:40 B
  • 2:41 F#
  • 2:43 G#m7
  • 2:44 F#
  • 2:45 B
  • 2:46 F#
  • 2:48 G#m7
  • 2:50 F#
  • 2:51 B
  • 2:53 F#
  • 2:54 G#m
  • 2:56 F#
  • 2:57 B
  • 2:58 F#
  • 2:59 G#m
  • 3:01 F#
  • 3:02 B
  • 3:04 F#
  • 3:05 G#m
  • 3:08 E
  • 3:10 F#
  • 3:13 Emaj7
  • 3:15 B
  • 3:18 Emaj7
  • 3:21 B
  • 3:24 Emaj7
  • 3:26 B
  • 3:29 Emaj7

Frequently asked questions

What key is Ironic in?

Ironic is in B major.

What chords does Ironic use?

The core of Ironic cycles through F#, G#m, B (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Ironic?

Ironic runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Ironic use?

Ironic follows the I-V-vi-IV progression. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).

What capo should I use for Ironic?

Capo 2 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in B major.

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