Could You Be Loved by Bob Marley
Key: Bm · 103 BPM · 3/4
Could You Be Loved by Bob Marley is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: D-Bm-G. At 103 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time. The same chords are equally correct read against D major's relative key, Bm — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in D major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently III-i-VI in Bm — the same chords, two valid readings. 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-Bm-G |
| Capo 2 | C | C-Am-F |
| Capo 5 | A | A-F#m-D |
| Capo 7 | G | G-Em-C |
Chord chart
- 0:13 Bm
- 0:17 D
- 0:20 Bm
- 0:23 Gmaj7
- 0:24 D
- 0:31 Gmaj7
- 0:33 D
- 0:36 Bm
- 1:00 F#m
- 1:01 Em
- 1:04 Bm
- 1:08 G
- 1:10 F#m
- 1:11 A
- 1:13 D
- 1:15 Bm
- 1:17 D
- 1:18 G
- 1:21 Bm
- 1:21 D
- 1:25 Bm
- 1:27 G
- 1:30 D
- 1:32 Bm
- 2:03 G
- 2:04 Em
- 2:09 Bm
- 2:15 Em7
- 2:18 Bm
- 2:23 Gmaj7
- 2:24 F#m
- 2:25 Em
- 2:27 Bm
- 2:32 G
- 2:33 F#m
- 2:34 A
- 2:39 D
- 2:44 G
- 2:46 D
- 2:51 Bm
- 2:53 G
- 2:55 D
- 2:58 Bm
Frequently asked questions
What key is Could You Be Loved in?
Could You Be Loved is in D major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, Bm, since the two share the same notes.
What chords does Could You Be Loved use?
The core of Could You Be Loved cycles through D, Bm, G (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Could You Be Loved?
Could You Be Loved runs at 103 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Could You Be Loved use?
Could You Be Loved follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for Could You Be Loved?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.