The Long Run by Eagles
Key: B · 103 BPM · 4/4
The Long Run by Eagles is written in B major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: B-E-B-E. At 103 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in B major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 2 | A | A-D |
| Capo 4 | G | G-C |
| Capo 7 | E | E-A |
Chord chart
- 0:03 B
- 0:08 E
- 0:12 B
- 0:17 E
- 0:22 B
- 0:27 E
- 0:31 B
- 0:36 E
- 0:41 G#m
- 0:45 E
- 0:50 B
- 0:55 E
- 0:59 B
- 1:04 E
- 1:09 G#m
- 1:14 E
- 1:18 B
- 1:21 E
- 1:23 B
- 1:25 F#
- 1:28 B
- 1:32 E
- 1:37 B
- 1:42 E
- 1:47 G#m
- 1:51 E
- 1:56 B
- 2:01 E
- 2:05 B
- 2:10 E
- 2:15 G#m
- 2:19 E
- 2:24 B
- 2:27 E
- 2:29 B
- 2:31 E
- 2:34 B7
- 2:36 E
- 2:38 B
- 2:41 F#
- 2:43 B
- 2:48 E
- 2:52 B
- 2:57 E
- 3:02 B
- 3:06 E
- 3:11 B
- 3:16 E
- 3:21 B
- 3:23 B7
- 3:25 E
- 3:30 B
- 3:35 E
- 3:39 B
- 3:44 E
- 3:49 B
- 3:54 E
- 3:59 B
Frequently asked questions
What key is The Long Run in?
The Long Run is in B major.
What chords does The Long Run use?
The core of The Long Run cycles through B, E (2 chords).
What is the tempo of The Long Run?
The Long Run runs at 103 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does The Long Run use?
The Long Run follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for The Long Run?
Capo 2 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in B major.