Skinny Genes by Eliza Doolittle

Key: E · 136 BPM · 3/4

Skinny Genes by Eliza Doolittle is written in E major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — E-F#m — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 136 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song cycles a 2-chord progression in E major: E-F#m. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoEE-F#m
Capo 2DD-Em
Capo 4CC-Dm
Capo 7AA-Bm

Chord chart

  • 0:04 E
  • 0:05 F#m
  • 0:09 E
  • 0:13 F#m
  • 0:16 E
  • 0:20 F#m
  • 0:23 E
  • 0:28 F#m
  • 0:30 E
  • 0:34 F#m
  • 0:38 E
  • 0:41 F#m
  • 0:45 E
  • 0:47 F#m
  • 0:50 E
  • 0:54 F#m
  • 0:56 E
  • 1:01 F#m7
  • 1:05 E
  • 1:08 F#m
  • 1:10 B
  • 1:11 E
  • 1:14 B
  • 1:15 E
  • 1:18 F#
  • 1:20 E
  • 1:32 F#m
  • 1:35 E
  • 1:39 F#m
  • 1:42 E
  • 1:44 F#m
  • 1:48 E
  • 1:52 F#m
  • 1:53 E
  • 1:57 B
  • 1:59 F#m7
  • 2:02 E
  • 2:06 F#m
  • 2:09 C#m
  • 2:11 B
  • 2:13 E
  • 2:22 F#m
  • 2:24 E
  • 2:27 F#m
  • 2:31 E
  • 2:35 F#m
  • 2:38 E
  • 2:42 F#m
  • 2:45 E
  • 2:49 F#m
  • 2:52 Bsus4
  • 2:53 C#m
  • 2:54 B

Frequently asked questions

What key is Skinny Genes in?

Skinny Genes is in E major.

What chords does Skinny Genes use?

The core of Skinny Genes cycles through E, F#m (2 chords).

What is the tempo of Skinny Genes?

Skinny Genes runs at 136 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Skinny Genes use?

Skinny Genes doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: E-F#m.

What capo should I use for Skinny Genes?

No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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