White Winter Hymnal by Fleet Foxes

Key: E · 123 BPM · 4/4

White Winter Hymnal by Fleet Foxes is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation: B-E-A-E. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a V-I-IV-I rotation in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoEB-E-A
Capo 2DA-D-G
Capo 4CG-C-F
Capo 7AE-A-D

Chord chart

  • 0:07 E
  • 0:23 F#m
  • 0:31 A
  • 0:35 B7
  • 0:39 E
  • 0:46 A
  • 0:50 E
  • 1:02 F#m
  • 1:09 A
  • 1:13 B7
  • 1:17 E
  • 1:25 A
  • 1:28 E
  • 1:40 A
  • 1:44 Emaj7
  • 1:45 E
  • 1:48 B7
  • 1:55 Amaj7
  • 1:59 E
  • 2:05 F#m7

Frequently asked questions

What key is White Winter Hymnal in?

White Winter Hymnal is in E major.

What chords does White Winter Hymnal use?

The core of White Winter Hymnal cycles through B, E, A (3 chords).

What is the tempo of White Winter Hymnal?

White Winter Hymnal runs at 123 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does White Winter Hymnal use?

White Winter Hymnal follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for White Winter Hymnal?

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