Blue Sky by The Allman Brothers Band

Key: E · 96 BPM · 4/4

Blue Sky by The Allman Brothers Band is written in E major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — E-A — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 96 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song cycles a 2-chord progression in E major: E-A. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoEE-A
Capo 2DD-G
Capo 4CC-F
Capo 7AA-D

Chord chart

  • 0:00 E
  • 0:01 A
  • 0:03 E
  • 0:06 A
  • 0:09 E
  • 0:13 A
  • 0:14 E
  • 0:18 B
  • 0:19 A
  • 0:21 E
  • 0:23 B
  • 0:24 A
  • 0:30 E
  • 0:32 A
  • 0:35 E
  • 0:36 B
  • 0:37 A
  • 0:39 E
  • 0:41 B
  • 0:43 A
  • 0:48 E
  • 0:50 A
  • 0:53 B
  • 0:54 A
  • 0:56 E
  • 0:57 A
  • 0:58 B
  • 0:59 A
  • 1:00 E
  • 1:02 A
  • 1:05 F#m
  • 1:07 E
  • 1:10 A
  • 1:12 E
  • 1:15 A
  • 1:17 E
  • 1:20 A
  • 1:23 E
  • 1:25 A
  • 1:28 E
  • 1:30 A
  • 1:33 E
  • 1:35 A
  • 1:38 E
  • 1:40 A
  • 1:43 E
  • 1:45 A
  • 1:48 E
  • 1:51 A
  • 1:53 E
  • 1:56 A
  • 1:58 E
  • 2:01 A
  • 2:03 E
  • 2:06 A
  • 2:08 E
  • 2:11 A
  • 2:13 E
  • 2:16 A
  • 2:18 E
  • 2:21 A
  • 2:23 E
  • 2:26 A
  • 2:28 E
  • 2:31 A
  • 2:33 E
  • 2:36 A
  • 2:38 E
  • 2:41 A
  • 2:44 E
  • 2:46 A
  • 2:49 E
  • 2:51 A
  • 2:54 E
  • 2:56 A
  • 2:59 E
  • 3:01 A
  • 3:04 E
  • 3:06 A
  • 3:09 E
  • 3:11 A
  • 3:14 E
  • 3:16 A
  • 3:19 E
  • 3:22 A
  • 3:24 E
  • 3:26 A
  • 3:29 E
  • 3:31 A
  • 3:34 E
  • 3:36 A
  • 3:39 E
  • 3:41 A
  • 3:44 E
  • 3:45 A
  • 3:49 E
  • 3:51 A
  • 3:53 E
  • 3:56 A
  • 3:58 E
  • 4:01 A
  • 4:03 E
  • 4:06 A
  • 4:08 E
  • 4:11 B
  • 4:12 A
  • 4:13 E
  • 4:15 B
  • 4:16 A
  • 4:17 E
  • 4:20 B
  • 4:21 A
  • 4:26 E
  • 4:29 A
  • 4:31 B
  • 4:32 A
  • 4:34 E
  • 4:35 A
  • 4:36 B
  • 4:38 A
  • 4:39 E
  • 4:40 A
  • 4:47 E
  • 4:48 A
  • 4:50 E
  • 4:53 A
  • 4:55 E
  • 5:00 A
  • 5:02 E

Frequently asked questions

What key is Blue Sky in?

Blue Sky is in E major.

What chords does Blue Sky use?

The core of Blue Sky cycles through E, A (2 chords).

What is the tempo of Blue Sky?

Blue Sky runs at 96 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Blue Sky use?

Blue Sky doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: E-A.

What capo should I use for Blue Sky?

No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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