Simple Twist of Fate by Bob Dylan

Key: E · 136 BPM · 4/4

Simple Twist of Fate by Bob Dylan is written in E major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 7-chord loop — E-A-Am-D-E-A-E — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 136 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

The progression

This song cycles a 7-chord progression in E major: E-A-Am-D-E-A-E. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoEE-A-Am-D
Capo 2DD-G-Gm-C
Capo 4CC-F-Fm-Bb
Capo 7AA-D-Dm-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 E
  • 0:03 Emaj7
  • 0:07 E7
  • 0:10 A
  • 0:14 Am
  • 0:16 D7
  • 0:18 E
  • 0:19 A
  • 0:21 E
  • 0:32 Emaj7
  • 0:34 E
  • 0:39 A
  • 0:42 Am
  • 0:44 D7
  • 0:46 E
  • 0:48 A
  • 0:49 E
  • 1:00 Emaj7
  • 1:03 E7
  • 1:07 A
  • 1:11 Am
  • 1:13 D7
  • 1:14 E
  • 1:16 A
  • 1:18 E
  • 1:20 B7
  • 1:21 E
  • 1:29 Emaj7
  • 1:32 E7
  • 1:36 A
  • 1:39 Am
  • 1:41 D7
  • 1:43 E
  • 1:44 A
  • 1:46 E
  • 1:57 Emaj7
  • 1:59 E
  • 2:00 E7
  • 2:04 A
  • 2:08 Am
  • 2:09 E
  • 2:13 A
  • 2:15 E
  • 2:25 Emaj7
  • 2:29 E7
  • 2:32 A
  • 2:36 Am
  • 2:38 D7
  • 2:40 E
  • 2:41 A
  • 2:43 E
  • 2:54 Emaj7
  • 2:57 E7
  • 3:01 A
  • 3:04 Am
  • 3:06 Dm7
  • 3:08 E
  • 3:10 A
  • 3:11 E
  • 3:22 Emaj7
  • 3:26 E7
  • 3:29 A
  • 3:33 Am
  • 3:34 D7
  • 3:36 E
  • 3:38 A
  • 3:40 E
  • 3:41 A
  • 3:43 E
  • 3:51 Emaj7
  • 3:54 E7
  • 3:57 A
  • 4:01 Am
  • 4:03 D7
  • 4:04 E
  • 4:06 A
  • 4:08 E

Frequently asked questions

What key is Simple Twist of Fate in?

Simple Twist of Fate is in E major.

What chords does Simple Twist of Fate use?

The core of Simple Twist of Fate cycles through E, A, Am, D (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Simple Twist of Fate?

Simple Twist of Fate runs at 136 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Simple Twist of Fate use?

Simple Twist of Fate doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 7-chord loop: E-A-Am-D-E-A-E.

What capo should I use for Simple Twist of Fate?

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

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