Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) by The Beatles
Key: E · 172 BPM · 3/4
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) by The Beatles is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the ii-V-I progression — jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater): F#m-B-E. At 172 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the ii-V-I progression (Jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater)) in E 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 | E | F#m-B-E |
| Capo 2 | D | Em-A-D |
| Capo 4 | C | Dm-G-C |
| Capo 7 | A | Bm-E-A |
Chord chart
- 0:00 E
- 0:31 Em
- 0:35 A
- 0:39 Em
- 0:43 F#m7
- 0:45 B
- 0:47 E
- 1:20 Em
- 1:24 A
- 1:28 Em
- 1:32 F#m7
- 1:34 B
- 1:36 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) in?
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) is in E major.
What chords does Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) use?
The core of Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) cycles through F#m, B, E (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)?
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) runs at 172 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) use?
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) follows the ii-V-I progression. It's a jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater).
What capo should I use for Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.