Amsterdam by Gregory Alan Isakov

Key: D# · 161 BPM · 4/4

Amsterdam by Gregory Alan Isakov is written in Eb major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: Eb-Bb-Ab. At 161 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace.

The progression

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

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CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1DD-A-G
Capo 3CC-G-F
Capo 6AA-E-D

Chord chart

  • 0:00 Eb
  • 0:02 Bb
  • 0:03 Ab
  • 0:04 Eb
  • 0:06 Bb
  • 0:08 Ab
  • 0:09 Eb
  • 0:11 Bb
  • 0:12 Ab
  • 0:14 Eb
  • 0:16 Bb
  • 0:17 Ab
  • 0:18 Eb
  • 0:19 Bb
  • 0:20 Cm
  • 0:21 Bb
  • 0:22 Ab
  • 0:24 Bb
  • 0:29 Cm
  • 0:30 Bb
  • 0:31 Ab
  • 0:34 Eb
  • 0:36 Ab
  • 0:37 Bbsus4
  • 0:38 Eb
  • 0:41 Bb
  • 0:42 Ab
  • 0:43 Eb
  • 0:45 Bb
  • 0:46 Ab
  • 0:48 Eb
  • 0:49 Bb
  • 0:50 Cm
  • 0:51 Eb
  • 0:52 Ab
  • 0:53 Eb
  • 0:55 Bb
  • 0:57 Eb
  • 0:58 Bb
  • 0:59 Cm7
  • 1:00 Bb
  • 1:01 Ab
  • 1:03 Eb
  • 1:06 Ab
  • 1:07 Bb
  • 1:08 Cm
  • 1:09 Gm7
  • 1:11 Ab
  • 1:13 Bb
  • 1:15 Cm
  • 1:17 Ab
  • 1:18 Eb
  • 1:22 Ab
  • 1:23 Eb
  • 1:25 Bb
  • 1:26 Ab
  • 1:27 Eb
  • 1:30 Cm
  • 1:31 Bb
  • 1:32 Ab
  • 1:33 Bb
  • 1:34 Eb
  • 1:35 Bb
  • 1:36 Eb
  • 1:38 Bb
  • 1:39 Cm
  • 1:40 Bb
  • 1:41 Ab
  • 1:43 Eb
  • 1:46 Ab
  • 1:47 Bb
  • 1:48 Cm
  • 1:49 Gm
  • 1:51 Ab
  • 1:52 Bb
  • 1:55 Cm
  • 1:56 Gm7
  • 1:57 Ab
  • 1:58 Eb
  • 2:00 Bb
  • 2:02 Ab
  • 2:03 Eb
  • 2:05 Bb
  • 2:06 Ab
  • 2:07 Eb
  • 2:10 Bb
  • 2:11 Ab
  • 2:12 Eb
  • 2:14 Bb
  • 2:15 Ab
  • 2:16 Eb
  • 2:19 Bb
  • 2:20 Ab
  • 2:21 Eb
  • 2:23 Bb
  • 2:24 Ab
  • 2:26 Eb
  • 2:28 Bb
  • 2:29 Ab
  • 2:30 Eb
  • 2:32 Bb
  • 2:33 Ab
  • 2:35 Cm
  • 2:36 Gm7
  • 2:38 Absus2
  • 2:39 Bbsus4
  • 2:40 Bb
  • 2:42 Cm
  • 2:43 Gm7
  • 2:44 Ab
  • 2:45 Eb
  • 2:47 Cm
  • 2:48 Eb
  • 2:49 Ab
  • 2:50 Bb
  • 2:52 Eb
  • 2:55 Bb
  • 2:56 Cm
  • 2:58 Eb
  • 2:58 Ab
  • 3:00 Eb

Frequently asked questions

What key is Amsterdam in?

Amsterdam is in Eb major.

What chords does Amsterdam use?

The core of Amsterdam cycles through Eb, Bb, Ab (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Amsterdam?

Amsterdam runs at 161 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Amsterdam use?

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

What capo should I use for Amsterdam?

Capo 1 and play D major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Eb major.

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