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.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | D | D-G-A |
| Capo 2 | C | C-F-G |
| Capo 5 | A | A-D-E |
| Capo 7 | G | G-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.