Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac
Key: Am · 129 BPM · 4/4
Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac sits in Am, giving it a darker, more unresolved color than a major-key song would have. 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 — Am-F — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in Am: Am-F. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | Am | Am-F |
| Capo 5 | Em | Em-C |
| Capo 7 | Dm | Dm-Bb |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Am
- 0:03 F
- 0:07 Am
- 0:11 F
- 0:15 Am
- 0:18 C
- 0:19 F
- 0:22 Am
- 0:26 F
- 0:30 C
- 0:33 F
- 0:37 C
- 0:41 F
- 0:45 Am
- 0:48 F
- 0:52 Am
- 0:56 F
- 0:59 C
- 1:03 F
- 1:07 C
- 1:11 F
- 1:18 Am
- 1:22 F
- 1:26 Am
- 1:29 F
- 1:33 Am
- 1:37 F
- 1:40 Am
- 1:44 F
- 1:50 C
- 1:52 Am
- 1:55 F
- 2:00 C
- 2:01 Am
- 2:03 F
- 2:06 C
- 2:10 F
- 2:14 C
- 2:18 F
- 2:29 Am
- 2:32 F
- 2:36 Am
- 2:40 F
- 2:44 Am
- 2:47 F
- 2:51 Am
- 2:55 F
- 2:59 Am
- 3:02 F
- 3:06 Am
- 3:10 F
- 3:13 Am
- 3:17 F
- 3:21 Am
- 3:25 F
- 3:28 Am
- 3:32 F
- 3:36 Am7
- 3:39 F
- 3:43 Am
- 3:47 F
- 3:50 Am7
- 3:54 F
- 3:58 Am
- 4:02 F
- 4:05 Am7
Frequently asked questions
What key is Rhiannon in?
Rhiannon is in Am.
What chords does Rhiannon use?
The core of Rhiannon cycles through Am, F (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Rhiannon?
Rhiannon runs at 129 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Rhiannon use?
Rhiannon doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: Am-F.
What capo should I use for Rhiannon?
No capo needed — Am already sits in standard open-chord shapes.