Sweetness by Jimmy Eat World
Key: F · 136 BPM · 4/4
Sweetness by Jimmy Eat World is written in F major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-IV-V progression — 50s / sensitive pop feel: F-Dm-Bb-C. At 136 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat 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.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | E | E-C#m-A-B |
| Capo 3 | D | D-Bm-G-A |
| Capo 5 | C | C-Am-F-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 F
- 0:07 Dsus2
- 0:09 Dm
- 0:10 F
- 0:14 Dm
- 0:17 F
- 0:21 Dm
- 0:24 F
- 0:28 Dm
- 0:32 Bb
- 0:33 C
- 0:35 Dm
- 0:39 Bb
- 0:40 C
- 0:42 F
- 0:49 C
- 0:51 Dm
- 0:53 F
- 0:56 Dm
- 1:00 F
- 1:03 Dm
- 1:07 F
- 1:10 Dm
- 1:14 Bb
- 1:16 C
- 1:18 Dm
- 1:21 Bb
- 1:23 C
- 1:25 F
- 1:28 Bb
- 1:30 C
- 1:32 Dm
- 1:35 Bb
- 1:37 C
- 1:39 F
- 1:43 Gm7
- 1:44 Bb
- 1:46 F
- 1:51 Bb
- 1:53 F
- 1:58 Bb
- 2:00 F
- 2:06 Bb
- 2:07 F
- 2:22 Dm7
- 2:25 F
- 2:29 Dm
- 2:32 F
- 2:36 Dm
- 2:39 F
- 2:43 Dm7
- 2:47 Bbsus2
- 2:48 C
- 2:50 Dm
- 2:54 Bb
- 2:56 C
- 2:57 F
- 3:01 Bb
- 3:02 C
- 3:05 Dm
- 3:08 Bb
- 3:10 C
- 3:11 F
- 3:15 Bb
- 3:17 C
- 3:18 F
- 3:22 Bb
- 3:24 C
- 3:25 F
Frequently asked questions
What key is Sweetness in?
Sweetness is in F major.
What chords does Sweetness use?
The core of Sweetness cycles through F, Dm, Bb, C (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Sweetness?
Sweetness runs at 136 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Sweetness use?
Sweetness follows the I-vi-IV-V progression. It's a 50s / sensitive pop feel.
What capo should I use for Sweetness?
Capo 1 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F major.