My Silver Lining by First Aid Kit

Key: F#m · 103 BPM · 4/4

My Silver Lining by First Aid Kit is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: F#m-A-E. At 103 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace. The same chords are equally correct read against A major's relative key, F#m — 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-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in A major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently i-III-VII in F#m — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-IV progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoAF#m-A-E
Capo 2GEm-G-D
Capo 5EC#m-E-B
Capo 7DBm-D-A

Chord chart

  • 0:07 F#m
  • 0:19 A
  • 0:22 E
  • 0:23 F#m
  • 0:28 A
  • 0:30 E
  • 0:33 F#m
  • 0:37 A
  • 0:40 E
  • 0:42 F#m
  • 0:47 A
  • 0:49 E
  • 0:52 F#m
  • 0:56 A
  • 0:59 E
  • 1:01 F#m
  • 1:03 A
  • 1:05 E
  • 1:06 F#m
  • 1:08 D
  • 1:09 A
  • 1:10 E
  • 1:12 F#m
  • 1:13 D
  • 1:14 A
  • 1:15 E
  • 1:17 F#m
  • 1:17 D
  • 1:19 A
  • 1:20 E
  • 1:21 F#m
  • 1:22 D
  • 1:23 E
  • 1:25 D
  • 1:25 F#m
  • 1:29 A
  • 1:30 E
  • 1:32 F#m
  • 1:39 E
  • 1:41 F#m
  • 1:48 A
  • 1:52 E
  • 1:53 F#m
  • 1:58 A
  • 1:59 E
  • 2:02 F#m
  • 2:05 E
  • 2:07 F#m
  • 2:10 E
  • 2:12 F#m
  • 2:14 D
  • 2:15 A
  • 2:16 E
  • 2:18 F#m
  • 2:19 D
  • 2:20 A
  • 2:21 E
  • 2:22 F#m
  • 2:23 D
  • 2:25 A
  • 2:26 E
  • 2:27 F#m
  • 2:28 D
  • 2:29 E
  • 2:31 D
  • 2:31 F#m
  • 2:35 E
  • 2:37 F#m
  • 2:44 A
  • 2:45 E
  • 2:47 F#m
  • 2:54 A
  • 2:55 E
  • 2:56 F#m
  • 3:03 A
  • 3:05 E
  • 3:06 F#m
  • 3:10 A
  • 3:12 E
  • 3:13 F#m
  • 3:15 A
  • 3:16 E
  • 3:18 F#m
  • 3:20 A
  • 3:21 E
  • 3:22 F#m
  • 3:25 A
  • 3:26 E
  • 3:27 F#m

Frequently asked questions

What key is My Silver Lining in?

My Silver Lining is in A major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, F#m, since the two share the same notes.

What chords does My Silver Lining use?

The core of My Silver Lining cycles through F#m, A, E (3 chords).

What is the tempo of My Silver Lining?

My Silver Lining runs at 103 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does My Silver Lining use?

My Silver Lining follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for My Silver Lining?

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

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