The Blower's Daughter by Damien Rice
Key: E · 89 BPM · 4/4
The Blower's Daughter by Damien Rice is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): E-A-B. At 89 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | E | E-A-B |
| Capo 2 | D | D-G-A |
| Capo 4 | C | C-F-G |
| Capo 7 | A | A-D-E |
Chord chart
- 0:03 E
- 0:11 A
- 0:17 B
- 0:18 E
- 0:21 A
- 0:24 E
- 0:39 A
- 0:45 B
- 0:52 C#m
- 1:00 Amaj7
- 1:07 E
- 1:10 G#m7
- 1:14 F#m
- 1:19 F#m7
- 1:21 E
- 1:29 A
- 1:32 B
- 1:36 A
- 1:41 B
- 1:43 E
- 1:50 A
- 1:57 B
- 2:01 A
- 2:04 B
- 2:05 E
- 2:19 A
- 2:26 B
- 2:33 C#m
- 2:41 A
- 2:45 Amaj7
- 2:47 E
- 3:00 B
- 3:02 E
- 3:09 A
- 3:13 B
- 3:17 A
- 3:23 B
- 3:24 F#
- 3:32 B
- 3:39 G#m7
- 3:42 C#
- 3:46 D#m
- 3:54 Bmaj7
- 3:56 Bmaj6
- 4:01 A#m7
- 4:05 F#
- 4:09 G#m7
- 4:12 C#
- 4:15 F#
- 4:23 B
- 4:27 C#
- 4:31 B
Frequently asked questions
What key is The Blower's Daughter in?
The Blower's Daughter is in E major.
What chords does The Blower's Daughter use?
The core of The Blower's Daughter cycles through E, A, B (3 chords).
What is the tempo of The Blower's Daughter?
The Blower's Daughter runs at 89 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does The Blower's Daughter use?
The Blower's Daughter follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for The Blower's Daughter?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.