Peace of Mind by Boston

Key: E · 129 BPM · 4/4

Peace of Mind by Boston is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped), played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation: A-E-B-C#m. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)), played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-vi-IV progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoEA-E-B-C#m
Capo 2DG-D-A-Bm
Capo 4CF-C-G-Am
Capo 7AD-A-E-F#m

Chord chart

  • 0:00 C#m
  • 0:00 A
  • 0:01 E
  • 0:04 A
  • 0:05 E
  • 0:06 B
  • 0:07 C#m
  • 0:08 A
  • 0:09 E
  • 0:10 B
  • 0:11 C#m
  • 0:12 A
  • 0:13 E
  • 0:14 B
  • 0:15 C#m
  • 0:15 A
  • 0:16 E
  • 0:17 B
  • 0:18 C#m
  • 0:19 A
  • 0:20 E
  • 0:21 B
  • 0:22 E
  • 0:34 A
  • 0:35 E
  • 0:42 A
  • 0:43 B
  • 0:46 C#m
  • 0:47 A
  • 0:48 E
  • 0:49 B
  • 0:50 C#m
  • 0:51 A
  • 0:52 E
  • 0:53 B
  • 0:54 C#m
  • 0:55 A
  • 0:56 E
  • 0:58 C#m
  • 0:59 A
  • 1:00 E
  • 1:01 B
  • 1:02 A
  • 1:05 E
  • 1:18 A
  • 1:18 E
  • 1:25 A
  • 1:26 B
  • 1:30 C#m
  • 1:31 A
  • 1:32 E
  • 1:32 B
  • 1:34 C#m
  • 1:34 A
  • 1:36 E
  • 1:36 B
  • 1:37 C#m
  • 1:38 A
  • 1:39 E
  • 1:41 C#m
  • 1:42 A
  • 1:43 E
  • 1:44 B
  • 1:45 A
  • 1:49 B
  • 1:51 A
  • 1:51 C#m
  • 1:52 B
  • 1:54 A
  • 1:55 C#m
  • 1:56 B
  • 1:58 A
  • 1:59 C#m
  • 2:00 B
  • 2:02 A
  • 2:03 E
  • 2:12 A
  • 2:13 E
  • 2:16 A
  • 2:17 E
  • 2:20 A
  • 2:20 E
  • 2:23 A
  • 2:24 B
  • 2:28 C#m
  • 2:29 A
  • 2:30 E
  • 2:31 B
  • 2:32 C#m
  • 2:33 A
  • 2:34 E
  • 2:35 B
  • 2:36 A
  • 2:38 E
  • 2:38 B
  • 2:40 C#m
  • 2:40 A
  • 2:41 E
  • 2:43 A
  • 2:47 E
  • 2:59 A
  • 3:00 E
  • 3:07 A
  • 3:07 B
  • 3:11 C#m
  • 3:12 A
  • 3:13 E
  • 3:14 B
  • 3:15 C#m
  • 3:16 A
  • 3:17 E
  • 3:18 B
  • 3:19 C#m
  • 3:20 A
  • 3:21 E
  • 3:23 C#m
  • 3:23 A
  • 3:25 E
  • 3:25 B
  • 3:27 A
  • 3:30 B
  • 3:32 A
  • 3:34 B
  • 3:36 A
  • 3:37 C#m
  • 3:38 B
  • 3:40 A
  • 3:40 C#m
  • 3:41 B
  • 3:43 A
  • 3:47 B
  • 3:47 A
  • 3:49 B
  • 3:49 A
  • 3:52 B
  • 3:58 A
  • 3:59 E
  • 4:01 C#m
  • 4:02 A
  • 4:03 E
  • 4:05 C#m
  • 4:05 A
  • 4:07 E
  • 4:07 B
  • 4:08 C#m
  • 4:09 A
  • 4:10 E
  • 4:12 C#m
  • 4:13 A
  • 4:14 E
  • 4:15 B
  • 4:16 C#m
  • 4:17 A
  • 4:18 E
  • 4:19 B
  • 4:20 C#m
  • 4:20 A
  • 4:22 E
  • 4:22 B
  • 4:24 C#m
  • 4:24 A
  • 4:25 E
  • 4:27 C#m
  • 4:28 A
  • 4:29 E
  • 4:30 B
  • 4:31 C#m
  • 4:32 A
  • 4:33 E
  • 4:34 B
  • 4:35 C#m
  • 4:36 A
  • 4:37 E
  • 4:37 B
  • 4:39 C#m
  • 4:39 A
  • 4:40 E
  • 4:41 B
  • 4:42 C#m
  • 4:43 A
  • 4:44 E
  • 4:45 B
  • 4:46 C#m
  • 4:47 A
  • 4:48 E
  • 4:50 C#m
  • 4:51 A
  • 4:52 E
  • 4:53 B
  • 4:54 C#m
  • 4:54 A
  • 4:56 E
  • 4:57 A

Frequently asked questions

What key is Peace of Mind in?

Peace of Mind is in E major.

What chords does Peace of Mind use?

The core of Peace of Mind cycles through A, E, B, C#m (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Peace of Mind?

Peace of Mind runs at 129 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Peace of Mind use?

Peace of Mind follows the I-V-vi-IV progression, played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).

What capo should I use for Peace of Mind?

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

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