Let It Go by James Bay

Key: C# · 152 BPM · 3/4

Let It Go by James Bay is written in C# major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): A#m-C#-F#. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in C# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

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CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1CAm-C-F
Capo 4AF#m-A-D
Capo 6GEm-G-C

Chord chart

  • 0:01 A#m
  • 0:05 C#
  • 0:08 F#maj7
  • 0:10 A#m
  • 0:12 G#maj6
  • 0:13 C#
  • 0:15 F#maj7
  • 0:17 A#m
  • 0:20 C#
  • 0:21 F#maj7
  • 0:23 A#m
  • 0:26 C#
  • 0:28 F#maj7
  • 0:30 A#m
  • 0:33 C#maj7
  • 0:34 F#maj7
  • 0:36 A#m
  • 0:39 C#
  • 0:41 F#maj7
  • 0:43 A#m
  • 0:50 Gdim
  • 0:52 A#m
  • 0:54 C#
  • 0:56 D#7
  • 0:58 C#
  • 0:59 F#maj7
  • 1:00 C#
  • 1:02 A#m7
  • 1:03 G#
  • 1:07 C#
  • 1:09 G#
  • 1:13 C#
  • 1:15 A#m7
  • 1:16 G#
  • 1:20 C#
  • 1:26 F#maj7
  • 1:28 A#m
  • 1:31 C#
  • 1:32 F#maj7
  • 1:34 A#m
  • 1:36 G#
  • 1:38 C#
  • 1:39 F#maj7
  • 1:41 A#m
  • 1:44 C#
  • 1:45 F#maj7
  • 1:47 A#m
  • 1:49 G#maj6
  • 1:51 C#maj7
  • 1:52 F#maj7
  • 1:54 A#m
  • 1:57 C#maj7
  • 1:58 F#maj7
  • 2:00 A#m
  • 2:08 F#maj7
  • 2:10 A#m
  • 2:11 C#
  • 2:13 Gdim
  • 2:16 F#maj7
  • 2:18 C#maj7
  • 2:20 A#m7
  • 2:21 G#maj6
  • 2:23 D#m7
  • 2:24 C#
  • 2:26 G#maj6
  • 2:30 F#maj7
  • 2:31 C#
  • 2:33 A#m7
  • 2:34 G#maj6
  • 2:36 G#7
  • 2:37 C#
  • 2:39 G#maj6
  • 2:42 C#
  • 2:44 F#maj7
  • 2:46 A#m
  • 2:49 C#
  • 2:50 F#maj7
  • 2:52 A#m
  • 2:56 D#m7
  • 2:59 C#
  • 3:02 G#
  • 3:05 A#m
  • 3:08 D#m7
  • 3:12 C#
  • 3:15 G#maj6
  • 3:18 A#m
  • 3:21 F#maj7
  • 3:25 A#m
  • 3:28 D#m7
  • 3:31 G#maj6
  • 3:34 Fm
  • 3:34 F#maj7
  • 3:36 C#maj7
  • 3:38 A#m7
  • 3:39 G#maj6
  • 3:41 D#m7
  • 3:42 C#
  • 3:44 G#maj6
  • 3:47 F#maj7
  • 3:49 C#
  • 3:51 A#m
  • 3:52 G#
  • 3:54 D#m7
  • 3:55 C#
  • 3:57 G#maj6
  • 4:00 C#
  • 4:01 F#maj7
  • 4:04 A#m
  • 4:06 C#
  • 4:08 F#maj7
  • 4:10 A#m7
  • 4:13 C#maj7

Frequently asked questions

What key is Let It Go in?

Let It Go is in C# major.

What chords does Let It Go use?

The core of Let It Go cycles through A#m, C#, F# (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Let It Go?

Let It Go runs at 152 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Let It Go use?

Let It Go follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Let It Go?

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

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