Israelites by Desmond Dekker
Key: A# · 152 BPM · 4/4
Israelites by Desmond Dekker is written in Bb major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): Bb-Eb-F. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in Bb 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 | A | A-D-E |
| Capo 3 | G | G-C-D |
| Capo 6 | E | E-A-B |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Bb
- 0:09 Eb
- 0:11 F
- 0:13 Bb
- 0:15 Gb
- 0:17 Ab
- 0:19 Bb
- 0:25 Eb
- 0:27 F
- 0:29 Bb
- 0:30 Db
- 0:32 Bb
- 0:38 Eb
- 0:40 F
- 0:42 Bb
- 0:51 Eb
- 0:53 F
- 0:54 Bb
- 1:04 Eb
- 1:06 F
- 1:07 Bb
- 1:16 Eb
- 1:17 Bb
- 1:22 F
- 1:24 Bb
- 1:30 Eb
- 1:32 F
- 1:33 Bb
- 1:35 Db
- 1:37 Bb
- 1:43 Eb
- 1:45 F
- 1:46 Bb
- 1:48 Db
- 1:50 Bb
- 1:56 Eb
- 1:58 F
- 1:59 Bb
- 2:09 Eb
- 2:11 F
- 2:12 Bb
- 2:15 Eb
- 2:17 F
- 2:19 Bb
- 2:22 Eb
- 2:24 F
- 2:25 Bb
- 2:28 Eb
Frequently asked questions
What key is Israelites in?
Israelites is in Bb major.
What chords does Israelites use?
The core of Israelites cycles through Bb, Eb, F (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Israelites?
Israelites runs at 152 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Israelites use?
Israelites follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for Israelites?
Capo 1 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Bb major.