Delicate by Damien Rice

Key: F · 117 BPM · 3/4

Delicate by Damien Rice 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 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.

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
  • 0:10 F
  • 0:13 Bb
  • 0:16 F
  • 0:20 C
  • 0:24 F
  • 0:26 Bb
  • 0:29 F
  • 0:32 Bb
  • 0:35 F
  • 0:38 Bb
  • 0:42 F
  • 0:45 C
  • 0:51 Bb
  • 0:54 F
  • 0:57 Bb
  • 1:00 F
  • 1:04 Bb
  • 1:07 F
  • 1:10 C
  • 1:16 Bb
  • 1:22 F
  • 1:29 Bb
  • 1:35 F
  • 1:41 Bb
  • 1:48 F
  • 1:54 Bb
  • 2:00 C7
  • 2:05 F
  • 2:07 Bb
  • 2:10 F
  • 2:13 Bb
  • 2:16 F
  • 2:19 Bb
  • 2:22 F
  • 2:25 C
  • 2:31 Bb
  • 2:34 F
  • 2:38 Bb
  • 2:41 F
  • 2:44 Bb
  • 2:47 F
  • 2:50 C
  • 2:55 Fmin6
  • 2:56 Bb
  • 3:02 F
  • 3:09 Bb
  • 3:14 F
  • 3:21 Bb
  • 3:27 F
  • 3:33 Bb
  • 3:35 Bbmaj7
  • 3:40 C7
  • 3:46 Bb
  • 3:52 F
  • 3:58 Bb
  • 4:04 F
  • 4:10 Bb
  • 4:16 F
  • 4:22 Bbmaj7
  • 4:27 Bb
  • 4:29 C7
  • 4:35 Bb
  • 4:37 F
  • 4:41 Bb
  • 4:44 F
  • 4:47 Bb
  • 4:50 F
  • 4:59 Bb
  • 5:06 F

Frequently asked questions

What key is Delicate in?

Delicate is in F major.

What chords does Delicate use?

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

What is the tempo of Delicate?

Delicate runs at 117 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Delicate use?

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

What capo should I use for Delicate?

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