Come Monday by Jimmy Buffett

Key: A · 112 BPM · 4/4

Come Monday by Jimmy Buffett is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): A-D-E. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

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

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoAA-D-E
Capo 2GG-C-D
Capo 5EE-A-B
Capo 7DD-G-A

Chord chart

  • 0:00 A
  • 0:11 D
  • 0:13 E
  • 0:15 A
  • 0:19 D
  • 0:22 E
  • 0:24 A
  • 0:26 Bm
  • 0:28 D
  • 0:30 E
  • 0:34 D
  • 0:37 A
  • 0:39 D
  • 0:41 E
  • 0:43 A
  • 0:45 D
  • 0:46 E
  • 0:48 D
  • 0:49 E
  • 0:50 A
  • 0:56 D
  • 0:58 E
  • 1:00 A
  • 1:05 D
  • 1:07 E
  • 1:09 A
  • 1:11 Bm
  • 1:13 D
  • 1:15 E
  • 1:20 D
  • 1:22 A
  • 1:24 D
  • 1:26 E
  • 1:28 A
  • 1:31 D
  • 1:32 E
  • 1:33 D
  • 1:34 E
  • 1:35 A
  • 1:39 B
  • 1:41 E
  • 1:44 B
  • 1:46 E
  • 1:48 B
  • 1:50 E
  • 1:52 D
  • 1:54 E
  • 1:58 G
  • 2:01 D
  • 2:03 A
  • 2:09 D
  • 2:11 E
  • 2:13 A
  • 2:18 D
  • 2:20 E
  • 2:22 A
  • 2:24 Bm
  • 2:26 D
  • 2:28 E
  • 2:33 D
  • 2:35 A
  • 2:37 D
  • 2:39 E
  • 2:41 A
  • 2:43 D
  • 2:44 E
  • 2:45 D
  • 2:47 E
  • 2:48 A
  • 2:52 D
  • 2:53 E
  • 2:54 D
  • 2:55 E
  • 2:56 G
  • 2:58 D
  • 3:01 A

Frequently asked questions

What key is Come Monday in?

Come Monday is in A major.

What chords does Come Monday use?

The core of Come Monday cycles through A, D, E (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Come Monday?

Come Monday runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Come Monday use?

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

What capo should I use for Come Monday?

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