Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap

Key: A · 123 BPM · 4/4

Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): A-E-F#m-D. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

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 capoAA-E-F#m-D
Capo 2GG-D-Em-C
Capo 5EE-B-C#m-A
Capo 7DD-A-Bm-G

Chord chart

  • 0:01 A
  • 0:03 E
  • 0:05 F#m
  • 0:07 D
  • 0:10 A
  • 0:12 E
  • 0:14 A
  • 0:16 D
  • 0:18 A
  • 0:20 E
  • 0:23 F#m
  • 0:25 D
  • 0:28 A
  • 0:29 E
  • 0:32 F#m
  • 0:34 D
  • 0:36 A
  • 0:38 E
  • 0:41 F#m
  • 0:43 D
  • 0:45 A
  • 0:47 E
  • 0:49 F#m
  • 0:51 D
  • 0:54 A
  • 0:55 E
  • 0:58 F#m
  • 0:59 D
  • 1:01 A
  • 1:04 E
  • 1:06 F#m
  • 1:08 A
  • 1:14 E
  • 1:17 A
  • 1:21 D
  • 1:25 A
  • 1:27 E
  • 1:33 F#m
  • 1:38 A
  • 1:40 E
  • 1:46 A
  • 1:48 E
  • 1:50 F#m
  • 1:52 D
  • 1:54 A
  • 1:56 E
  • 1:58 F#m
  • 2:00 D
  • 2:02 A
  • 2:04 E
  • 2:06 F#m
  • 2:08 D
  • 2:10 A
  • 2:12 E
  • 2:14 F#m
  • 2:16 A
  • 2:28 D
  • 2:32 F#m
  • 2:36 A
  • 2:41 F#m
  • 2:44 D
  • 2:48 E
  • 2:52 D
  • 2:54 A
  • 2:57 F#m
  • 2:59 E
  • 3:00 D
  • 3:02 A
  • 3:04 F#m
  • 3:06 E
  • 3:08 D
  • 3:10 A
  • 3:12 F#m
  • 3:14 E
  • 3:16 D
  • 3:17 A
  • 3:19 F#m
  • 3:21 E
  • 3:27 F#m
  • 3:31 A
  • 3:33 E
  • 3:39 A
  • 3:41 Bm7
  • 3:43 A
  • 3:45 E
  • 3:47 A
  • 3:49 Bm7
  • 3:55 A
  • 3:57 Bm7
  • 3:59 C#m
  • 4:01 F#m7
  • 4:03 A

Frequently asked questions

What key is Hide and Seek in?

Hide and Seek is in A major.

What chords does Hide and Seek use?

The core of Hide and Seek cycles through A, E, F#m, D (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Hide and Seek?

Hide and Seek runs at 123 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Hide and Seek use?

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

What capo should I use for Hide and Seek?

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

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