Exodus by Bob Marley
Key: Bm · 161 BPM · 4/4
Exodus by Bob Marley sits in Bm, giving it a darker, more unresolved color than a major-key song would have. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — B-Bm — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 161 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in Bm: B-Bm. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 2 | Am | A-Am |
| Capo 7 | Em | E-Em |
Chord chart
- 0:00 B7
- 0:12 Bm
- 0:15 B7
- 1:07 Bm
- 1:24 B7
- 1:50 Bm7
- 2:02 B7
- 2:47 Bm
- 3:09 Bm7
- 3:17 B7
- 4:11 Bm
- 4:24 B7
- 5:17 Bm7
- 5:42 B7
- 5:54 Bm
- 6:16 Bm7
- 6:44 B7
- 6:56 Bm
Frequently asked questions
What key is Exodus in?
Exodus is in Bm.
What chords does Exodus use?
The core of Exodus cycles through B, Bm (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Exodus?
Exodus runs at 161 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Exodus use?
Exodus doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: B-Bm.
What capo should I use for Exodus?
Capo 2 and play Am shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Bm.