Wildwood Flower by The Carter Family

Key: F · 112 BPM · 4/4

Wildwood Flower by The Carter Family is written in F major. 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 — Bb-F — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song cycles a 2-chord progression in F major: Bb-F. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1EA-E
Capo 3DG-D
Capo 5CF-C

Chord chart

  • 0:00 Bb
  • 0:03 F
  • 0:05 Bb
  • 0:09 F
  • 0:10 Bb
  • 0:19 F
  • 0:20 Bb
  • 0:24 F
  • 0:26 Bb
  • 0:51 F
  • 0:52 Bb
  • 1:00 F
  • 1:02 Bb
  • 1:06 F
  • 1:07 Bb
  • 1:11 F
  • 1:13 Bb
  • 1:21 F
  • 1:23 Bb
  • 1:32 F
  • 1:33 Bb
  • 1:42 F
  • 1:43 Bb
  • 1:47 F
  • 1:49 Bb
  • 1:53 F
  • 1:54 Bb
  • 2:29 F
  • 2:30 Bb
  • 2:34 F
  • 2:35 Bb
  • 2:44 F
  • 2:45 Bb
  • 2:49 F
  • 2:51 Bb
  • 2:54 F
  • 2:56 Bb

Frequently asked questions

What key is Wildwood Flower in?

Wildwood Flower is in F major.

What chords does Wildwood Flower use?

The core of Wildwood Flower cycles through Bb, F (2 chords).

What is the tempo of Wildwood Flower?

Wildwood Flower runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Wildwood Flower use?

Wildwood Flower doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: Bb-F.

What capo should I use for Wildwood Flower?

Capo 1 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F major.

Related songs

Other songs in F major