Wicked Game by Chris Isaak

Key: E · 112 BPM · 4/4

Wicked Game by Chris Isaak is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: Bm-A-E. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-IV progression

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CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoEBm-A-E
Capo 2DAm-G-D
Capo 4CGm-F-C
Capo 7AEm-D-A

Chord chart

  • 0:00 Bm
  • 0:03 A
  • 0:05 E
  • 0:09 Bm
  • 0:11 A
  • 0:14 E
  • 0:18 Bm
  • 0:20 A
  • 0:22 E
  • 0:26 Bm
  • 0:28 A
  • 0:31 E
  • 0:37 A
  • 0:39 E
  • 0:43 Bm
  • 0:45 A
  • 0:48 E
  • 0:52 Bm
  • 0:54 A
  • 0:56 E
  • 1:00 Bm
  • 1:02 A
  • 1:05 E
  • 1:09 Bm7
  • 1:11 A
  • 1:13 E
  • 1:18 Bm7
  • 1:20 A
  • 1:22 E
  • 1:26 Bm
  • 1:28 A
  • 1:30 E
  • 1:35 Bm
  • 1:37 A
  • 1:39 E
  • 1:43 B
  • 1:45 A
  • 1:47 E
  • 1:52 Bm
  • 1:54 A
  • 1:56 E
  • 2:00 Bm
  • 2:02 A
  • 2:04 E
  • 2:09 Bm
  • 2:11 A
  • 2:13 E
  • 2:17 Bm7
  • 2:19 A
  • 2:21 E
  • 2:26 Bm
  • 2:28 A
  • 2:30 E
  • 2:34 Bm
  • 2:36 A
  • 2:39 E
  • 2:43 Bm
  • 2:45 A
  • 2:47 E
  • 2:51 Bm
  • 2:53 A
  • 2:56 E
  • 3:00 Bm
  • 3:02 A
  • 3:04 E
  • 3:10 A
  • 3:13 E
  • 3:17 Bm
  • 3:19 A
  • 3:21 E
  • 3:25 B
  • 3:27 A
  • 3:30 E
  • 3:34 Bm
  • 3:36 A
  • 3:38 E
  • 3:43 Bm
  • 3:45 A
  • 3:47 E
  • 3:51 Bm
  • 3:53 A
  • 3:55 E
  • 4:00 Bm
  • 4:02 A
  • 4:04 E
  • 4:08 Bm
  • 4:10 A
  • 4:12 E
  • 4:17 Bm
  • 4:21 E
  • 4:25 Bm
  • 4:27 A
  • 4:29 E
  • 4:34 Bm
  • 4:36 A
  • 4:40 E

Frequently asked questions

What key is Wicked Game in?

Wicked Game is in E major.

What chords does Wicked Game use?

The core of Wicked Game cycles through Bm, A, E (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Wicked Game?

Wicked Game runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Wicked Game use?

Wicked Game follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for Wicked Game?

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

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