Catch the Wind by Donovan

Key: Gm · 172 BPM · 3/4

Catch the Wind by Donovan is written in Bb major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): Eb-Bb-Eb-Ab. At 172 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace, in waltz time. The same chords are equally correct read against Bb major's relative key, Gm — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)) in Bb major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently VI-III-VI-? in Gm — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1AD-A-G
Capo 3GC-G-F
Capo 6EA-E-D

Chord chart

  • 0:00 Eb
  • 0:03 Bb
  • 0:04 Eb
  • 0:14 Ab
  • 0:16 Eb
  • 0:22 Bb
  • 0:24 Eb
  • 0:27 Ab
  • 0:29 Eb
  • 0:31 Ab
  • 0:33 Eb
  • 0:36 Bb
  • 0:37 Eb
  • 0:43 Ab
  • 0:45 Eb
  • 0:47 Ab
  • 0:49 Eb
  • 0:53 Bb
  • 0:54 Eb
  • 0:55 Bb
  • 0:58 Eb
  • 1:00 Ab
  • 1:02 Eb
  • 1:04 Ab
  • 1:06 Eb
  • 1:09 Bb
  • 1:10 Eb
  • 1:15 Ab
  • 1:17 Gm
  • 1:19 Ab
  • 1:21 F
  • 1:23 Bb
  • 1:27 Eb
  • 1:29 Ab
  • 1:31 Eb
  • 1:33 Ab
  • 1:35 Eb
  • 1:38 Bb
  • 1:39 Eb
  • 1:41 Bb
  • 1:43 Eb
  • 1:45 Ab
  • 1:48 Eb
  • 1:50 Ab
  • 1:52 Eb
  • 1:55 Bb
  • 1:56 Eb
  • 2:02 Ab
  • 2:04 Eb
  • 2:07 Ab
  • 2:09 Eb
  • 2:12 Bb
  • 2:13 Eb
  • 2:14 Bb
  • 2:17 Eb
  • 2:19 Ab
  • 2:21 Eb
  • 2:23 Ab
  • 2:25 Eb
  • 2:28 Bb
  • 2:29 Eb
  • 2:36 Ab
  • 2:38 Eb
  • 2:40 Ab
  • 2:42 Eb
  • 2:45 Bb
  • 2:46 Eb

Frequently asked questions

What key is Catch the Wind in?

Catch the Wind is in Bb major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, Gm, since the two share the same notes.

What chords does Catch the Wind use?

The core of Catch the Wind cycles through Eb, Bb, Ab (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Catch the Wind?

Catch the Wind runs at 172 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Catch the Wind use?

Catch the Wind follows the I-V-vi-IV progression. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).

What capo should I use for Catch the Wind?

Capo 1 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Bb major.

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