Never Tear Us Apart by INXS

Key: F · 96 BPM · 4/4

Never Tear Us Apart by INXS is written in F major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-IV-V progression — 50s / sensitive pop feel: Am-F-Dm-F. At 96 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-vi-IV-V progression (50s / sensitive pop feel) in F major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1EG#m-E-C#m
Capo 3DF#m-D-Bm
Capo 5CEm-C-Am

Chord chart

  • 0:00 Am7
  • 0:03 F
  • 0:07 Dm
  • 0:11 F
  • 0:15 Am
  • 0:18 F
  • 0:22 Dm
  • 0:26 F
  • 0:29 C
  • 0:31 F
  • 0:33 C
  • 0:35 F
  • 0:37 C
  • 0:39 F
  • 0:40 C
  • 0:42 F
  • 0:44 G
  • 0:51 Am
  • 1:03 F
  • 1:06 Dm
  • 1:11 F
  • 1:14 Am
  • 1:18 F
  • 1:21 Dm
  • 1:25 F
  • 1:29 C
  • 1:31 F
  • 1:32 C
  • 1:34 F
  • 1:36 C
  • 1:38 F
  • 1:40 C
  • 1:42 F
  • 1:44 G
  • 1:51 Am
  • 2:02 F
  • 2:06 Dm
  • 2:10 F
  • 2:13 C
  • 2:15 F
  • 2:17 C
  • 2:19 F
  • 2:21 C
  • 2:23 F
  • 2:24 C
  • 2:26 F
  • 2:28 G
  • 2:31 F
  • 2:32 C
  • 2:34 F
  • 2:36 C
  • 2:37 F
  • 2:39 C
  • 2:41 F
  • 2:43 C
  • 2:45 F
  • 2:47 G
  • 2:49 F
  • 2:50 C
  • 2:52 F
  • 2:54 C

Frequently asked questions

What key is Never Tear Us Apart in?

Never Tear Us Apart is in F major.

What chords does Never Tear Us Apart use?

The core of Never Tear Us Apart cycles through Am, F, Dm (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Never Tear Us Apart?

Never Tear Us Apart runs at 96 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Never Tear Us Apart use?

Never Tear Us Apart follows the I-vi-IV-V progression. It's a 50s / sensitive pop feel.

What capo should I use for Never Tear Us Apart?

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

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