Shimmer by Fuel

Key: G · 117 BPM · 3/4

Shimmer by Fuel is written in G major. 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 — C-D — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song cycles a 2-chord progression in G major: C-D. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

Capo	Shape key	Chords to play
No capo	G	C-D
Capo 3	E	A-B
Capo 5	D	G-A
Capo 7	C	F-G

Chord chart

0:00 C
0:02 D
0:03 Em
0:04 C
0:06 D
0:07 Em
0:08 C
0:10 D
0:12 C
0:14 D
0:15 Em
0:16 C
0:18 Em
0:20 C
0:21 Em
0:24 C
0:26 D
0:28 C
0:30 D
0:34 Em
0:36 Am
0:37 G
0:38 C
0:40 D
0:43 Am
0:44 G
0:44 C
0:53 D
0:55 C
0:57 D
0:59 C
1:01 D
1:03 C
1:05 D
1:06 Em
1:07 C
1:09 D
1:11 C
1:13 D
1:15 C
1:16 Em
1:18 D
1:19 C
1:20 D
1:20 Em
1:22 D
1:23 C
1:25 D
1:26 Em
1:27 C
1:29 D
1:33 Em
1:35 Am
1:36 C
1:39 D
1:41 Am
1:43 C
1:51 D
1:52 Em
1:53 C
1:55 D
1:57 C
1:59 Em
2:01 C
2:02 D
2:03 Em
2:04 G
2:05 C
2:06 D
2:07 Em
2:08 D
2:09 C
2:10 D
2:11 Em
2:13 D
2:29 C
2:30 D
2:30 Em
2:33 C
2:34 Em
2:36 G
2:37 C
2:38 Em
2:40 D
2:41 C
2:42 Em
2:44 C
2:46 Em
2:48 C
2:50 D
2:50 Em
2:52 C
2:53 D
2:54 Em
2:56 C
2:58 Em
3:01 D
3:03 C

Frequently asked questions

What key is Shimmer in?

Shimmer is in G major.

What chords does Shimmer use?

The core of Shimmer cycles through C, D (2 chords).

What is the tempo of Shimmer?

Shimmer runs at 117 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Shimmer use?

Shimmer doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: C-D.

What capo should I use for Shimmer?

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