Anna Begins by Counting Crows

Key: G · 112 BPM · 4/4

Anna Begins by Counting Crows is written in G 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 — G-Am — 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 G major: G-Am. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGG-Am
Capo 3EE-F#m
Capo 5DD-Em
Capo 7CC-Dm

Chord chart

  • 0:10 Em
  • 0:11 A
  • 0:17 G
  • 0:23 Am
  • 0:28 G
  • 0:34 Am
  • 0:40 G
  • 0:45 Am
  • 0:51 G
  • 0:57 Em
  • 0:59 Cmaj7
  • 1:01 D
  • 1:02 Em
  • 1:05 Cmaj7
  • 1:06 D
  • 1:08 Em
  • 1:11 Cmaj7
  • 1:12 D
  • 1:14 Em
  • 1:16 Cmaj7
  • 1:18 D
  • 1:19 Asus4
  • 1:21 G
  • 1:31 Am7
  • 1:32 G
  • 1:42 Em
  • 1:45 Cmaj7
  • 1:46 D
  • 1:47 Em
  • 1:50 Cmaj7
  • 1:52 D
  • 1:53 G
  • 1:55 C
  • 1:56 Am7
  • 1:57 Dsus4
  • 1:59 G
  • 2:00 C
  • 2:02 Em7
  • 2:03 Dsus4
  • 2:04 G
  • 2:06 C
  • 2:07 Am7
  • 2:09 G
  • 2:11 C
  • 2:13 Em7
  • 2:15 Dsus4
  • 2:16 Am7
  • 2:21 G
  • 2:27 A
  • 2:31 Am7
  • 2:33 G
  • 2:38 A
  • 2:44 G
  • 2:50 Am
  • 2:55 G
  • 3:01 Em
  • 3:04 Cmaj7
  • 3:05 D
  • 3:07 Em
  • 3:09 Cmaj7
  • 3:11 Dsus4
  • 3:12 G
  • 3:14 C
  • 3:15 Am7
  • 3:16 G
  • 3:19 Cmaj7
  • 3:21 Em7
  • 3:22 Dsus4
  • 3:23 G
  • 3:25 C
  • 3:26 Am7
  • 3:27 G
  • 3:31 Cmaj6
  • 3:32 Em7
  • 3:33 Dsus4
  • 3:35 G
  • 3:36 Cmaj7
  • 3:38 Am7
  • 3:39 G
  • 3:42 Cmaj7
  • 3:43 Em7
  • 3:45 Dsus4
  • 3:46 G
  • 3:48 Cmaj7
  • 3:49 Am7
  • 3:50 G
  • 3:53 Cmaj7
  • 3:55 Em7
  • 3:58 G
  • 3:59 Cmaj7
  • 4:00 Am7
  • 4:02 D
  • 4:03 G
  • 4:05 Cmaj7
  • 4:06 Em7
  • 4:07 Dsus4
  • 4:09 G
  • 4:10 Cmaj7
  • 4:11 Am7
  • 4:13 Dsus4
  • 4:14 G
  • 4:16 Gsus4
  • 4:18 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is Anna Begins in?

Anna Begins is in G major.

What chords does Anna Begins use?

The core of Anna Begins cycles through G, Am (2 chords).

What is the tempo of Anna Begins?

Anna Begins runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Anna Begins use?

Anna Begins doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: G-Am.

What capo should I use for Anna Begins?

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

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