Change by Blind Melon

Key: D · 161 BPM · 4/4

Change by Blind Melon is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): D-G-A. At 161 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in D 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 capoDD-G-A
Capo 2CC-F-G
Capo 5AA-D-E
Capo 7GG-C-D

Chord chart

  • 0:00 A
  • 0:02 G
  • 0:06 D
  • 0:07 G
  • 0:09 A
  • 0:14 G
  • 0:18 D
  • 0:19 G
  • 0:20 A
  • 0:26 G
  • 0:30 D
  • 0:31 G
  • 0:33 A
  • 0:39 G
  • 0:42 D
  • 0:43 G
  • 0:45 A
  • 0:48 D
  • 0:49 G
  • 0:51 A
  • 0:54 D
  • 0:55 G
  • 0:57 A
  • 1:00 D
  • 1:01 G
  • 1:03 A
  • 1:06 G
  • 1:07 D
  • 1:09 A
  • 1:12 G
  • 1:15 D
  • 1:16 G
  • 1:18 A
  • 1:24 G
  • 1:27 D
  • 1:29 G
  • 1:30 A
  • 1:36 G
  • 1:39 D
  • 1:41 G
  • 1:42 A
  • 1:45 D
  • 1:47 G
  • 1:48 A
  • 1:51 D
  • 1:53 G
  • 1:54 A
  • 1:57 D
  • 1:59 G
  • 2:00 A
  • 2:03 G
  • 2:05 D
  • 2:06 A
  • 2:13 G
  • 2:15 D
  • 2:17 G
  • 2:19 A
  • 2:22 D
  • 2:23 G
  • 2:25 A
  • 2:28 G
  • 2:31 A
  • 2:34 D
  • 2:35 G
  • 2:37 Am
  • 2:40 G
  • 2:41 D
  • 2:43 A
  • 2:46 G
  • 2:49 D
  • 2:51 G
  • 2:53 A
  • 2:56 D
  • 2:57 G
  • 2:59 A
  • 3:02 D
  • 3:03 G
  • 3:05 A
  • 3:08 D
  • 3:10 G
  • 3:11 A
  • 3:14 G
  • 3:16 D
  • 3:17 A
  • 3:20 G
  • 3:23 A
  • 3:27 G
  • 3:30 D
  • 3:32 G
  • 3:35 A

Frequently asked questions

What key is Change in?

Change is in D major.

What chords does Change use?

The core of Change cycles through D, G, A (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Change?

Change runs at 161 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Change use?

Change follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Change?

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