Hey Jealousy by Gin Blossoms

Key: A · 152 BPM · 3/4

Hey Jealousy by Gin Blossoms is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): E-D-E-F#m. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)) in A major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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

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CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoAE-D-F#m
Capo 2GD-C-Em
Capo 5EB-A-C#m
Capo 7DA-G-Bm

Chord chart

  • 0:02 E
  • 0:03 D
  • 0:05 E
  • 0:07 F#m
  • 0:08 E
  • 0:16 D
  • 0:18 E
  • 0:19 F#m
  • 0:21 E
  • 0:23 Dsus2
  • 0:24 E
  • 0:26 F#m
  • 0:27 E
  • 0:29 D
  • 0:30 E
  • 0:32 F#m
  • 0:33 E
  • 0:35 D
  • 0:37 E
  • 0:39 F#m
  • 0:40 E
  • 0:42 A
  • 0:43 D
  • 0:45 A
  • 0:46 D
  • 0:48 F#m
  • 0:49 E
  • 0:51 D
  • 0:54 E
  • 0:54 D
  • 0:56 E
  • 0:58 F#m
  • 0:59 E
  • 1:01 Dsus2
  • 1:02 E
  • 1:04 F#m7
  • 1:05 E
  • 1:07 D
  • 1:09 E
  • 1:10 F#m
  • 1:12 E
  • 1:14 D
  • 1:15 E
  • 1:17 F#m
  • 1:18 E
  • 1:20 D
  • 1:21 E
  • 1:23 F#m
  • 1:25 E
  • 1:26 D
  • 1:28 E
  • 1:30 F#m
  • 1:31 E
  • 1:33 A
  • 1:34 D
  • 1:35 E
  • 1:36 A
  • 1:37 D
  • 1:39 F#m
  • 1:41 E
  • 1:42 D
  • 1:47 E
  • 1:49 F#m
  • 1:50 E
  • 1:52 D
  • 1:53 E
  • 1:55 F#m
  • 1:57 E
  • 1:58 D
  • 2:00 E
  • 2:02 F#m
  • 2:03 E
  • 2:05 D
  • 2:06 E
  • 2:08 F#m
  • 2:09 E
  • 2:11 A
  • 2:13 D
  • 2:14 A
  • 2:16 D
  • 2:18 F#m
  • 2:19 E
  • 2:21 Dsus2
  • 2:23 E
  • 2:27 F#m
  • 2:29 E
  • 2:31 D
  • 2:32 E
  • 2:34 F#m
  • 2:35 E
  • 2:43 D
  • 2:46 F#m
  • 2:48 E
  • 2:50 D
  • 2:51 E
  • 2:53 F#m
  • 2:54 E
  • 2:56 D
  • 2:57 E
  • 2:59 F#m
  • 3:01 E
  • 3:02 A
  • 3:04 D
  • 3:06 A
  • 3:07 D
  • 3:09 F#m
  • 3:10 E
  • 3:12 Dsus2
  • 3:14 E
  • 3:15 Dsus2
  • 3:17 E
  • 3:18 F#m7
  • 3:20 E
  • 3:22 A
  • 3:23 E
  • 3:25 F#m7
  • 3:26 A
  • 3:28 D
  • 3:29 E
  • 3:31 F#m
  • 3:33 E
  • 3:34 D
  • 3:36 E
  • 3:38 F#m
  • 3:39 E
  • 3:41 D

Frequently asked questions

What key is Hey Jealousy in?

Hey Jealousy is in A major.

What chords does Hey Jealousy use?

The core of Hey Jealousy cycles through E, D, F#m (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Hey Jealousy?

Hey Jealousy runs at 152 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Hey Jealousy use?

Hey Jealousy follows the I-V-vi-IV progression. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).

What capo should I use for Hey Jealousy?

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

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