Layla (Unplugged) by Eric Clapton

Key: Dm · 96 BPM · 4/4

Layla (Unplugged) by Eric Clapton is written in F major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): Dm-Bb-C. At 96 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace. The same chords are equally correct read against F major's relative key, Dm — 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-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in F major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently i-VI-VII in Dm — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1EC#m-A-B
Capo 3DBm-G-A
Capo 5CAm-F-G

Chord chart

  • 0:03 Am
  • 0:03 Dm
  • 0:05 Bb
  • 0:06 C
  • 0:07 Dm
  • 0:09 Bb
  • 0:11 C
  • 0:12 Dm
  • 0:15 Bb
  • 0:16 C
  • 0:17 Dm
  • 0:20 Bb
  • 0:21 C
  • 0:22 Dm
  • 0:25 Bb
  • 0:26 C
  • 0:27 Dm
  • 0:30 Bb
  • 0:31 C
  • 0:33 Am7
  • 0:34 Dbm7
  • 0:36 Ebdim
  • 0:39 Dbm
  • 0:41 Dsus4
  • 0:42 E
  • 0:44 Gbm
  • 0:46 B
  • 0:47 Em
  • 0:48 A
  • 0:49 Gbm7
  • 0:51 B7
  • 0:52 E
  • 0:53 Dm
  • 0:56 Bb
  • 0:57 C
  • 0:58 Dm
  • 1:01 Bb
  • 1:02 C
  • 1:04 Dm
  • 1:06 Bb
  • 1:07 C
  • 1:09 Dm
  • 1:11 Bb
  • 1:13 C
  • 1:15 Dbm
  • 1:18 Ab7
  • 1:20 Dbm
  • 1:22 D
  • 1:23 E
  • 1:25 Gbm
  • 1:27 B
  • 1:28 E
  • 1:29 A
  • 1:31 Gbm7
  • 1:32 B
  • 1:33 E
  • 1:35 Dm
  • 1:37 Bb
  • 1:38 C
  • 1:40 Dm
  • 1:42 Bb
  • 1:44 C
  • 1:44 Dm
  • 1:47 Bb
  • 1:49 C
  • 1:50 Dm
  • 1:52 Bb
  • 1:54 C
  • 1:56 Dbm7
  • 1:59 Ab7
  • 2:01 Dbm7
  • 2:03 D
  • 2:04 E
  • 2:06 Gbm
  • 2:08 B7
  • 2:09 E
  • 2:10 A
  • 2:12 Gbm
  • 2:13 B7
  • 2:14 E
  • 2:15 Dm
  • 2:18 Bbmaj7
  • 2:19 C
  • 2:20 Dm
  • 2:23 Bb
  • 2:24 C
  • 2:26 Dm
  • 2:28 Bb
  • 2:29 C
  • 2:31 Dm
  • 2:33 Bb
  • 2:34 C
  • 2:35 Dm
  • 2:38 Bb
  • 2:39 C
  • 2:41 Dm
  • 2:43 Bb
  • 2:44 C
  • 2:45 Dm
  • 2:48 Bb
  • 2:49 C
  • 2:50 Dm
  • 2:53 Bb
  • 2:54 C
  • 2:55 Dm
  • 2:58 Bb
  • 2:59 C
  • 3:00 Dm
  • 3:03 Bbmaj7
  • 3:04 C
  • 3:05 Dm
  • 3:08 Bb
  • 3:09 C
  • 3:10 Dm
  • 3:18 Bb
  • 3:19 C
  • 3:20 Dm
  • 3:23 Bb
  • 3:24 C
  • 3:25 Dm
  • 3:27 Bb
  • 3:29 C
  • 3:30 Dm
  • 3:32 Bbmaj7
  • 3:34 C
  • 3:35 Dm
  • 3:37 Bb
  • 3:38 C
  • 3:39 Dm
  • 3:42 Bb
  • 3:44 C
  • 3:44 Dm
  • 3:47 Bb
  • 3:49 C
  • 3:50 Dm
  • 3:52 Bb
  • 3:53 C
  • 3:54 Dm
  • 3:57 Bb
  • 3:59 F
  • 4:00 Dm
  • 4:02 Bb
  • 4:03 C
  • 4:05 Dm
  • 4:07 Bb
  • 4:08 C
  • 4:15 Dm
  • 4:44 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is Layla (Unplugged) in?

Layla (Unplugged) is in F major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, Dm, since the two share the same notes.

What chords does Layla (Unplugged) use?

The core of Layla (Unplugged) cycles through Dm, Bb, C (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Layla (Unplugged)?

Layla (Unplugged) runs at 96 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Layla (Unplugged) use?

Layla (Unplugged) follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Layla (Unplugged)?

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

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