Elephant by Jason Isbell
Key: G · 123 BPM · 4/4
Elephant by Jason Isbell is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the ii-V-I progression — jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater): F-G-Am. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the ii-V-I progression (Jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater)) in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | G | F-G-Am |
| Capo 3 | E | D-E-F#m |
| Capo 5 | D | C-D-Em |
| Capo 7 | C | Bb-C-Dm |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Am7
- 0:02 Dm7
- 0:03 Am7
- 0:18 Dm7
- 0:20 Am7
- 0:26 Dsus4
- 0:27 Am7
- 0:30 Dsus4
- 0:31 Am7
- 0:41 C
- 0:44 Am7
- 0:46 Dm7
- 0:48 F
- 0:50 G
- 0:53 Am7
- 0:55 F
- 0:57 G
- 0:59 Am7
- 1:03 F
- 1:05 G
- 1:09 Am
- 1:11 F
- 1:13 G
- 1:14 Am7
- 1:17 Dsus4
- 1:18 Am7
- 1:21 Dsus4
- 1:22 Am7
- 1:28 Dsus4
- 1:30 Am7
- 1:32 Dsus4
- 1:34 Am7
- 1:36 Dsus4
- 1:38 Am7
- 1:44 Dsus4
- 1:46 Am7
- 1:48 Dsus4
- 1:50 Am7
- 1:52 Dsus4
- 1:54 Am7
- 1:56 Dsus4
- 1:58 Am
- 2:00 Dsus4
- 2:01 Am
- 2:02 F
- 2:04 G
- 2:06 C
- 2:07 G
- 2:08 Am7
- 2:10 F
- 2:11 G
- 2:13 Am
- 2:17 F
- 2:19 G
- 2:21 C
- 2:22 G
- 2:23 Am7
- 2:25 F
- 2:27 G
- 2:29 Am7
- 2:31 Dsus4
- 2:32 Am7
- 2:35 Am
- 2:36 F
- 2:38 G
- 2:40 C
- 2:41 G
- 2:42 Am7
- 2:44 F
- 2:46 G
- 2:48 Am7
- 2:52 F
- 2:54 G
- 2:56 C
- 2:57 G
- 2:58 Am7
- 3:00 F
- 3:01 G
- 3:03 Am7
- 3:08 F
- 3:09 G
- 3:11 Am7
- 3:15 F
- 3:17 G
- 3:19 Am7
- 3:25 Dsus4
- 3:30 Am7
Frequently asked questions
What key is Elephant in?
Elephant is in G major.
What chords does Elephant use?
The core of Elephant cycles through F, G, Am (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Elephant?
Elephant runs at 123 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Elephant use?
Elephant follows the ii-V-I progression. It's a jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater).
What capo should I use for Elephant?
No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.