One Way Out by The Allman Brothers Band
Key: E · 108 BPM · 4/4
One Way Out by The Allman Brothers Band is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): A-D-A-E. At 108 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 E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
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| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | E | A-D-E |
| Capo 2 | D | G-C-D |
| Capo 4 | C | F-Bb-C |
| Capo 7 | A | D-G-A |
Chord chart
- 0:06 A7
- 0:46 D
- 0:50 A7
- 0:55 E
- 0:57 D
- 0:59 A7
- 1:13 D
- 1:18 A7
- 1:22 E
- 1:26 A7
- 1:40 D
- 1:45 A7
- 1:49 E7
- 1:54 A7
- 2:07 D7
- 2:12 A7
- 2:17 E7
- 2:19 D7
- 2:21 A7
- 2:43 E7
- 2:48 A7
- 2:58 E7
- 3:05 A7
- 3:18 A
- 3:21 D
- 3:23 E7
- 3:25 A7
- 3:28 E7
- 3:30 A7
- 3:39 E7
- 3:43 A7
- 3:54 E7
- 4:08 A7
- 4:12 E7
- 4:39 A
- 4:42 E
- 4:44 A
Frequently asked questions
What key is One Way Out in?
One Way Out is in E major.
What chords does One Way Out use?
The core of One Way Out cycles through A, D, E (3 chords).
What is the tempo of One Way Out?
One Way Out runs at 108 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does One Way Out use?
One Way Out follows the I-V-vi-IV progression. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).
What capo should I use for One Way Out?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.