I Never Loved a Man by Aretha Franklin

Key: F · 89 BPM · 4/4

I Never Loved a Man by Aretha Franklin is written in F major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: F-Bb-F-C. At 89 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in F major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-I-V progression

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CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1EE-A-B
Capo 3DD-G-A
Capo 5CC-F-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 F
  • 0:01 Bb
  • 0:02 F
  • 0:03 Bb
  • 0:04 F
  • 0:05 Bb
  • 0:06 F
  • 0:07 Bb
  • 0:08 F
  • 0:09 Bb
  • 0:10 F
  • 0:11 Bb
  • 0:12 F
  • 0:15 Bb
  • 0:18 F7
  • 0:20 C7
  • 0:25 Bb
  • 0:36 C7
  • 0:49 Bb
  • 0:52 F7
  • 0:54 C7
  • 0:57 F
  • 1:01 Bb
  • 1:02 F
  • 1:05 Bb
  • 1:06 F7
  • 1:11 Bb
  • 1:12 F
  • 1:13 Bb
  • 1:16 C7
  • 1:21 Bb
  • 1:22 F
  • 1:25 Bb
  • 1:26 F7
  • 1:29 Bb
  • 1:30 F7
  • 1:32 C7
  • 1:45 Bb
  • 1:48 F7
  • 1:50 C
  • 1:51 Bb
  • 1:56 F7
  • 2:00 Bb7
  • 2:08 F7
  • 2:12 C7
  • 2:20 Bb
  • 2:22 Ab
  • 2:23 F
  • 2:29 Bb
  • 2:29 F7
  • 2:33 Bb
  • 2:33 F7
  • 2:39 F

Frequently asked questions

What key is I Never Loved a Man in?

I Never Loved a Man is in F major.

What chords does I Never Loved a Man use?

The core of I Never Loved a Man cycles through F, Bb, C (3 chords).

What is the tempo of I Never Loved a Man?

I Never Loved a Man runs at 89 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does I Never Loved a Man use?

I Never Loved a Man follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for I Never Loved a Man?

Capo 1 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F major.

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