Sweet Little Angel by B.B. King
Key: C# · 199 BPM · 4/4
Sweet Little Angel by B.B. King is written in C# major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation: G#-C#-F#-C#. At 199 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a V-I-IV-I rotation in C# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | C | G-C-F |
| Capo 4 | A | E-A-D |
| Capo 6 | G | D-G-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 C#7
- 0:05 F#7
- 0:09 C#7
- 0:17 F#7
- 0:23 D#7
- 0:23 D
- 0:24 C#7
- 0:32 G#7
- 0:36 F#7
- 0:39 C#7
- 0:42 F#7
- 0:43 G#7
- 0:47 C#7
- 0:51 F#7
- 0:55 C#7
- 1:02 F#7
- 1:10 F#maj7
- 1:12 C#7
- 1:18 G#7
- 1:22 F#7
- 1:26 C#7
- 1:29 G#7
- 1:33 C#7
- 1:37 F#7
- 1:41 C#7
- 1:48 F#7
- 1:55 F#maj7
- 1:59 C#7
- 2:03 G#7
- 2:06 F#7
- 2:10 C#7
- 2:21 F#7
- 2:24 C#7
- 2:32 F#7
- 2:39 C#7
- 2:46 G#7
- 2:49 F#7
- 2:53 C#7
- 2:56 G#7
- 2:59 C#7
- 3:03 F#7
- 3:05 G#7
- 3:06 C#7
- 3:14 F#7
- 3:21 C#7
- 3:28 G#7
- 3:32 F#7
- 3:34 D#7
- 3:35 C#7
- 3:37 G#7
- 3:42 C#7
- 3:46 F#7
- 3:49 G#m7
- 3:51 G#7
- 3:53 C#7
- 3:57 D#7
- 4:03 F#7
- 4:05 C#7
Frequently asked questions
What key is Sweet Little Angel in?
Sweet Little Angel is in C# major.
What chords does Sweet Little Angel use?
The core of Sweet Little Angel cycles through G#, C#, F# (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Sweet Little Angel?
Sweet Little Angel runs at 199 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Sweet Little Angel use?
Sweet Little Angel follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Sweet Little Angel?
Capo 1 and play C major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in C# major.