Three Little Birds by Bob Marley
Key: A · 152 BPM · 4/4
Three Little Birds by Bob Marley is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: A-D-A-E. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in A 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 | A | A-D-E |
| Capo 2 | G | G-C-D |
| Capo 5 | E | E-A-B |
| Capo 7 | D | D-G-A |
Chord chart
- 0:01 A
- 0:21 D
- 0:24 A
- 0:34 D
- 0:37 A
- 0:43 E
- 0:46 A
- 0:50 D
- 0:53 A
- 0:56 E
- 1:00 D
- 1:02 A
- 1:12 D
- 1:16 A
- 1:25 D
- 1:28 A
- 1:35 E
- 1:38 A
- 1:41 D
- 1:45 A
- 1:48 E
- 1:51 D
- 1:55 A
- 2:04 D
- 2:07 A
- 2:17 D
- 2:19 A
- 2:30 D
- 2:33 A
- 2:43 D
- 2:46 A
- 2:56 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is Three Little Birds in?
Three Little Birds is in A major.
What chords does Three Little Birds use?
The core of Three Little Birds cycles through A, D, E (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Three Little Birds?
Three Little Birds runs at 152 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Three Little Birds use?
Three Little Birds follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Three Little Birds?
No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.