Speechless by Dan + Shay
Key: C# · 136 BPM · 4/4
Speechless by Dan + Shay is written in C# major. Its chords cycle through the I-iii-IV-V progression — rising motion (skips the ii): C#-Fm-F#-D#m. At 136 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-iii-IV-V progression (Rising motion (skips the ii)) in C# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | C | C-Em-F-Dm |
| Capo 4 | A | A-C#m-D-Bm |
| Capo 6 | G | G-Bm-C-Am |
Chord chart
- 0:03 C#
- 0:06 C#maj7
- 0:10 F#maj7
- 0:14 D#m7
- 0:18 C#maj7
- 0:25 F#maj7
- 0:28 D#m7
- 0:32 A#m7
- 0:35 G#maj6
- 0:39 F#maj7
- 0:46 C#
- 0:49 Fm7
- 0:53 F#maj7
- 0:56 D#m7
- 1:00 C#
- 1:03 Fm7
- 1:06 C#
- 1:07 F#maj7
- 1:14 C#
- 1:19 F#
- 1:21 C#
- 1:25 Fm7
- 1:28 F#maj7
- 1:32 D#m7
- 1:35 C#
- 1:39 Fm7
- 1:42 F#maj7
- 1:44 D#m7
- 1:46 C#
- 1:49 Fm7
- 1:53 F#maj7
- 1:56 D#m7
- 2:01 C#
- 2:03 Fm7
- 2:07 F#maj7
- 2:10 D#m7
- 2:14 C#
- 2:18 Fm7
- 2:21 F#maj7
- 2:24 D#m7
- 2:28 A#m7
- 2:31 A#m
- 2:35 F#maj7
- 2:39 F#m
- 2:42 G#sus4
- 2:55 F#min6
- 2:55 D#m7
- 2:56 C#
- 3:00 Fm7
- 3:03 F#
- 3:10 C#
- 3:15 F#
- 3:18 C#
- 3:22 F#
Frequently asked questions
What key is Speechless in?
Speechless is in C# major.
What chords does Speechless use?
The core of Speechless cycles through C#, Fm, F#, D#m (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Speechless?
Speechless runs at 136 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Speechless use?
Speechless follows the I-iii-IV-V progression. It's a rising motion (skips the ii).
What capo should I use for Speechless?
Capo 1 and play C major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in C# major.