No Excuses by Alice in Chains
Key: A# · 123 BPM · 3/4
No Excuses by Alice in Chains is written in Bb major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: Ab-Eb-Bb. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in Bb major. 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 | G-D-A |
| Capo 3 | G | F-C-G |
| Capo 6 | E | D-A-E |
Chord chart
- 0:08 Bb
- 0:41 Bbm
- 0:43 Ab
- 0:44 Bbm
- 0:56 Gb
- 0:58 Ab
- 1:00 Bb
- 1:04 Gb
- 1:06 Ab
- 1:08 Eb
- 1:12 Bb
- 1:53 Bbm
- 1:55 Bb
- 2:00 Gb
- 2:01 Ab
- 2:04 Bb
- 2:08 Gb
- 2:09 Ab
- 2:12 Eb
- 2:16 Bb
- 2:31 Gb
- 2:33 Ab
- 2:35 Bbm
- 2:39 Gb
- 2:41 Ab
- 2:43 Eb
- 2:47 Bb
- 2:51 Bbsus4
- 2:53 Bb
- 3:19 Gb
- 3:20 Ab
- 3:23 Bb
- 3:27 Gb
- 3:28 Ab
- 3:31 Eb
- 3:35 Bb
Frequently asked questions
What key is No Excuses in?
No Excuses is in Bb major.
What chords does No Excuses use?
The core of No Excuses cycles through Ab, Eb, Bb (3 chords).
What is the tempo of No Excuses?
No Excuses runs at 123 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does No Excuses use?
No Excuses follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for No Excuses?
Capo 1 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Bb major.