Sweet Soul Music by Arthur Conley
Key: Am · 161 BPM · 4/4
Sweet Soul Music by Arthur Conley is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution, played as a V-IV-I rotation: G-F-C. At 161 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace. The same chords are equally correct read against C major's relative key, Am — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution), played as a V-IV-I rotation in C major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently VII-VI-III in Am — the same chords, two valid readings. 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 | G-F-C |
| Capo 3 | A | E-D-A |
| Capo 5 | G | D-C-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 C
- 0:08 F
- 0:11 C
- 0:14 F
- 0:15 Am
- 0:16 G
- 0:17 F
- 0:18 C
- 0:20 F
- 0:23 C
- 0:26 F
- 0:27 Am
- 0:28 G
- 0:29 F
- 0:30 C
- 0:32 F
- 0:35 C
- 0:38 F
- 0:40 G
- 0:41 F
- 0:42 C
- 0:44 F
- 0:47 C
- 0:50 F
- 0:52 Am
- 0:52 G
- 0:53 F
- 0:54 C
- 0:56 F
- 0:59 C
- 1:02 F
- 1:03 Dm
- 1:04 G
- 1:05 F
- 1:05 C
- 1:08 F
- 1:11 C
- 1:14 F
- 1:16 G
- 1:17 F
- 1:17 C
- 1:29 F
- 1:32 C
- 1:35 F
- 1:37 G
- 1:38 F
- 1:39 C
- 1:41 F
- 1:44 C
- 1:47 F
- 1:49 G
- 1:50 F
- 1:50 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Sweet Soul Music in?
Sweet Soul Music is in C major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, Am, since the two share the same notes.
What chords does Sweet Soul Music use?
The core of Sweet Soul Music cycles through G, F, C (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Sweet Soul Music?
Sweet Soul Music runs at 161 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Sweet Soul Music use?
Sweet Soul Music follows the I-V-IV progression, played as a V-IV-I rotation. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for Sweet Soul Music?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.