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.

Learn more about the I-iii-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1CC-Em-F-Dm
Capo 4AA-C#m-D-Bm
Capo 6GG-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.