The Middle by Jimmy Eat World
Key: D · 81 BPM · 4/4
The Middle by Jimmy Eat World is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: D-A-G. At 81 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in D 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 | D | D-A-G |
| Capo 2 | C | C-G-F |
| Capo 5 | A | A-E-D |
| Capo 7 | G | G-D-C |
Chord chart
- 0:06 A
- 0:11 D
- 0:17 A
- 0:20 G
- 0:23 D
- 0:32 G
- 0:35 D
- 0:41 A
- 0:44 G
- 0:47 D
- 0:53 A
- 0:56 G
- 0:59 D
- 1:05 A
- 1:08 G
- 1:11 D
- 1:16 A
- 1:19 G
- 1:22 D
- 1:28 A
- 1:31 G
- 1:34 D
- 1:37 A
- 1:40 D
- 1:43 A
- 1:46 D
- 1:49 G
- 1:52 D
- 1:55 A
- 2:01 D
- 2:04 A
- 2:07 G
- 2:10 D
- 2:16 A
- 2:19 G
- 2:22 D
- 2:27 A
- 2:30 G
- 2:33 D
- 2:40 A
- 2:42 G
- 2:45 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is The Middle in?
The Middle is in D major.
What chords does The Middle use?
The core of The Middle cycles through D, A, G (3 chords).
What is the tempo of The Middle?
The Middle runs at 81 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does The Middle use?
The Middle follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for The Middle?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.