Up on Cripple Creek by The Band

Key: A · 144 BPM · 4/4

Up on Cripple Creek by The Band is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): A-D-E. At 144 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in A major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoAA-D-E
Capo 2GG-C-D
Capo 5EE-A-B
Capo 7DD-G-A

Chord chart

  • 0:00 A
  • 0:10 D
  • 0:17 E
  • 0:20 A
  • 0:24 D
  • 0:27 A
  • 0:29 D
  • 0:30 E
  • 0:34 A
  • 0:37 D
  • 0:40 E
  • 0:44 F#m
  • 0:45 G
  • 0:50 A
  • 0:54 D
  • 0:57 A
  • 0:59 D
  • 1:01 E
  • 1:04 A
  • 1:07 D
  • 1:14 E
  • 1:17 A
  • 1:21 D
  • 1:24 E
  • 1:27 F#m
  • 1:29 G
  • 1:34 A
  • 1:37 D
  • 1:40 A
  • 1:42 D
  • 1:44 E
  • 1:47 A
  • 1:50 D
  • 1:54 A
  • 1:55 D
  • 1:57 E
  • 2:00 A
  • 2:04 D
  • 2:07 E
  • 2:10 F#m
  • 2:12 G
  • 2:17 Am
  • 2:20 D
  • 2:24 A
  • 2:25 D
  • 2:27 E
  • 2:30 A
  • 2:34 D
  • 2:37 A
  • 2:39 D
  • 2:40 E
  • 2:44 A
  • 2:47 D
  • 2:50 E
  • 2:54 F#m
  • 2:55 G
  • 3:00 A
  • 3:02 D
  • 3:04 A
  • 3:05 D
  • 3:07 A
  • 3:09 D
  • 3:10 A
  • 3:12 D
  • 3:14 A
  • 3:17 D
  • 3:20 A
  • 3:22 D
  • 3:24 E
  • 3:27 A
  • 3:30 D
  • 3:34 A
  • 3:35 D
  • 3:37 E
  • 3:40 A
  • 3:43 D
  • 3:47 E
  • 3:50 F#m
  • 3:52 G
  • 3:57 A
  • 3:59 D
  • 4:00 A
  • 4:02 D
  • 4:04 A
  • 4:05 D
  • 4:07 A
  • 4:08 D
  • 4:10 A
  • 4:12 D
  • 4:14 A
  • 4:15 D
  • 4:17 A
  • 4:18 D
  • 4:20 A
  • 4:22 D
  • 4:23 A

Frequently asked questions

What key is Up on Cripple Creek in?

Up on Cripple Creek is in A major.

What chords does Up on Cripple Creek use?

The core of Up on Cripple Creek cycles through A, D, E (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Up on Cripple Creek?

Up on Cripple Creek runs at 144 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Up on Cripple Creek use?

Up on Cripple Creek follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Up on Cripple Creek?

No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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