One Week by Barenaked Ladies
Key: A · 112 BPM · 4/4
One Week by Barenaked Ladies is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a IV-I-V-I rotation: D-A-E-A. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a IV-I-V-I rotation in A major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | A | D-A-E |
| Capo 2 | G | C-G-D |
| Capo 5 | E | A-E-B |
| Capo 7 | D | G-D-A |
Chord chart
- 0:00 A
- 0:42 F#m
- 0:44 E
- 0:46 Dmaj7
- 0:48 A
- 0:50 Dmaj7
- 0:52 F#m7
- 0:52 E
- 0:54 D
- 0:56 A
- 1:26 E
- 1:28 A
- 1:56 E
- 1:58 D
- 2:01 E
- 2:03 D
- 2:04 Esus4
- 2:06 A
- 2:07 D
- 2:08 A
Frequently asked questions
What key is One Week in?
One Week is in A major.
What chords does One Week use?
The core of One Week cycles through D, A, E (3 chords).
What is the tempo of One Week?
One Week runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does One Week use?
One Week follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a IV-I-V-I rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for One Week?
No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.