Learn to Fly by Foo Fighters

Key: B · 136 BPM · 4/4

Learn to Fly by Foo Fighters is written in B major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: B-F#m-E. At 136 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in B major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-IV progression

Play it in other keys

Capo	Shape key	Chords to play
Capo 2	A	A-Em-D
Capo 4	G	G-Dm-C
Capo 7	E	E-Bm-A

Chord chart

0:04 D
0:07 Bm
0:10 D
0:11 A
0:13 G
0:15 Gm
0:18 D
0:24 G
0:27 A
0:31 B
0:32 F#m
0:34 E
0:37 B
0:39 F#m
0:41 E
0:44 B
0:46 F#m
0:48 E
0:52 B
0:53 F#m
0:55 E
0:59 B
1:00 F#m
1:02 E
1:06 B
1:07 F#m
1:09 E
1:13 B
1:15 F#m7
1:16 E
1:20 B
1:22 F#m
1:23 E
1:27 B
1:29 F#m
1:30 E
1:34 G
1:36 A
1:37 B
1:39 F#m
1:41 E
1:45 B
1:46 F#m
1:48 E
1:52 B
1:54 E
1:59 B
2:00 F#m
2:02 E
2:06 B
2:09 E
2:13 B
2:15 F#m
2:17 E
2:20 B
2:22 F#m
2:24 E
2:28 B
2:29 F#m
2:31 E
2:35 B
2:36 F#m
2:38 E
2:42 G
2:44 A
2:45 E
2:47 G
2:54 D
2:58 G
2:59 A
3:03 G
3:05 D
3:06 E
3:08 G
3:10 A
3:13 F#m
3:15 E
3:19 B
3:20 F#m
3:22 E
3:26 B
3:28 F#m
3:29 E
3:33 G
3:35 A
3:36 B
3:38 F#m
3:40 E
3:44 B
3:45 F#m
3:47 E
3:51 B
3:52 F#m
3:54 E
3:58 G
3:59 A
4:01 E
4:03 G
4:05 A
4:06 E
4:08 G
4:10 A
4:12 B
4:20 F#m
4:25 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is Learn to Fly in?

Learn to Fly is in B major.

What chords does Learn to Fly use?

The core of Learn to Fly cycles through B, F#m, E (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Learn to Fly?

Learn to Fly runs at 136 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Learn to Fly use?

Learn to Fly follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for Learn to Fly?

Capo 2 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in B major.