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.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | E | B-E-A |
| Capo 2 | D | A-D-G |
| Capo 4 | C | G-C-F |
| Capo 7 | A | E-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.