Statesboro Blues by The Allman Brothers Band
Key: C · 129 BPM · 4/4
Statesboro Blues by The Allman Brothers Band is written in C 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 — C-F — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in C major: C-F. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | C | C-F |
| Capo 3 | A | A-D |
| Capo 5 | G | G-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 C7
- 0:19 F
- 0:20 C7
- 0:24 F
- 0:28 C7
- 0:38 Gm7
- 0:39 C7
- 0:41 F
- 0:43 C7
- 0:48 F
- 0:50 C7
- 1:04 F
- 1:06 C7
- 1:11 F
- 1:13 C7
- 1:32 F
- 1:36 C7
- 1:42 Dm
- 1:43 C
- 1:47 C7
- 1:54 F
- 1:58 C7
- 2:03 F
- 2:05 C7
- 2:08 G7
- 2:10 C7
- 2:16 F
- 2:20 C7
- 2:24 Gm
- 2:26 F
- 2:29 C
- 2:33 F
- 2:35 C
- 2:39 F
- 2:43 C7
- 2:55 F
- 2:57 C
- 3:01 F
- 3:04 C
- 3:17 F
- 3:19 C
- 3:22 F
- 3:26 C
- 3:31 F
- 3:32 Dm
- 3:33 C
- 3:39 F
- 3:40 C
- 3:44 F
- 3:47 C
- 3:53 Dm
- 3:55 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Statesboro Blues in?
Statesboro Blues is in C major.
What chords does Statesboro Blues use?
The core of Statesboro Blues cycles through C, F (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Statesboro Blues?
Statesboro Blues runs at 129 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Statesboro Blues use?
Statesboro Blues doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: C-F.
What capo should I use for Statesboro Blues?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.