Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton
Key: A# · 172 BPM · 4/4
Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton is written in Bb major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: Bb-Eb-Bb-F. At 172 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) 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
- 0:14 Eb
- 0:16 Bb
- 0:25 Eb
- 0:28 Bb
- 0:36 F
- 0:39 Bb
- 0:42 Eb
- 0:45 Bb
- 0:48 F
- 0:49 Bb
- 1:00 F7
- 1:03 Bb
- 1:06 Eb
- 1:09 Bb
- 1:12 F
- 1:13 Bb
- 1:16 Eb
- 1:19 Bb
- 1:22 Eb
- 1:24 Bb
- 1:26 F7
- 1:29 Bb
- 1:31 Eb
- 1:34 Bb
- 1:37 F
- 1:38 Bb
- 1:41 G7
- 1:44 C
- 1:52 G
- 1:55 C
- 1:58 F
- 2:01 C
- 2:03 G
- 2:05 C
- 2:16 G
- 2:19 C
- 2:22 F
- 2:24 C
- 2:27 G
- 2:28 C
- 2:31 F
- 2:34 C
- 2:37 F
- 2:41 G7
- 2:44 C
- 2:47 F
- 2:49 C
- 2:52 F
- 2:56 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Coat of Many Colors in?
Coat of Many Colors is in Bb major.
What chords does Coat of Many Colors use?
The core of Coat of Many Colors cycles through Bb, Eb, F (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Coat of Many Colors?
Coat of Many Colors runs at 172 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Coat of Many Colors use?
Coat of Many Colors follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Coat of Many Colors?
Capo 1 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Bb major.