Slide by Goo Goo Dolls
Key: G# · 112 BPM · 4/4
Slide by Goo Goo Dolls is written in Ab major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: Ab-Eb-Db. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in Ab major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | G | G-D-C |
| Capo 4 | E | E-B-A |
| Capo 6 | D | D-A-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Eb
- 0:03 Ab
- 0:04 Eb
- 0:07 Db
- 0:07 Ab
- 0:09 Fm7
- 0:11 Eb
- 0:13 Db
- 0:18 Fm
- 0:20 Eb
- 0:22 Db
- 0:25 Eb
- 0:26 Db
- 0:30 Eb
- 0:31 Db
- 0:34 Eb
- 0:35 Db
- 0:36 Ab
- 0:37 Db
- 0:38 Ab
- 0:39 Db
- 0:40 Ab
- 0:42 Eb
- 0:46 Db
- 0:46 Ab
- 0:52 Eb
- 0:56 Fm
- 0:58 Eb
- 1:01 Db
- 1:05 Fm
- 1:07 Eb
- 1:09 Db
- 1:12 Eb
- 1:14 Db
- 1:17 Eb
- 1:18 Db
- 1:21 Eb
- 1:22 Db
- 1:23 Ab
- 1:24 Db
- 1:25 Ab
- 1:27 Db
- 1:27 Ab
- 1:29 Eb
- 1:33 Db
- 1:34 Ab
- 1:37 Db
- 1:38 Ab
- 1:40 Eb
- 1:44 Fm7
- 1:46 Eb
- 1:48 Db
- 1:49 Ab
- 1:50 Db
- 1:51 Eb
- 1:52 Fm
- 1:54 Ab
- 1:56 Db
- 2:00 Ab
- 2:01 Db
- 2:02 Ab
- 2:03 Db
- 2:04 Ab
- 2:05 Db
- 2:06 Ab
- 2:07 Eb
- 2:11 Db
- 2:12 Ab
- 2:18 Eb
- 2:22 Fm
- 2:24 Eb
- 2:26 Db
- 2:27 Ab
- 2:28 Db
- 2:29 Eb
- 2:30 Fm
- 2:32 Eb
- 2:35 Db
- 2:38 Eb
- 2:39 Db
- 2:42 Eb
- 2:43 Db
- 2:46 Eb
- 2:48 Db
- 2:49 Ab
- 2:54 Eb
- 2:59 Ab
- 3:05 Eb
- 3:10 Ab
- 3:17 Eb
- 3:20 Fm
- 3:20 Eb
- 3:23 Ab
Frequently asked questions
What key is Slide in?
Slide is in Ab major.
What chords does Slide use?
The core of Slide cycles through Ab, Eb, Db (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Slide?
Slide runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Slide use?
Slide follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for Slide?
Capo 1 and play G major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Ab major.