Baby What You Want Me to Do by Jimmy Reed

Key: E · 96 BPM · 4/4

Baby What You Want Me to Do by Jimmy Reed is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: E-A-E-B. At 96 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-I-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoEE-A-B
Capo 2DD-G-A
Capo 4CC-F-G
Capo 7AA-D-E

Chord chart

  • 0:01 E
  • 0:02 E7
  • 0:16 A7
  • 0:22 E7
  • 0:27 B7
  • 0:30 E7
  • 0:36 B7
  • 0:37 E7
  • 0:47 A
  • 0:52 E7
  • 0:59 A
  • 1:01 E
  • 1:06 B
  • 1:08 E
  • 1:18 A
  • 1:23 E
  • 1:28 B
  • 1:30 F#m7
  • 1:32 E
  • 1:36 B7
  • 1:38 E7
  • 1:48 A7
  • 1:53 E7
  • 1:58 B7
  • 2:02 E
  • 2:06 B7
  • 2:08 E

Frequently asked questions

What key is Baby What You Want Me to Do in?

Baby What You Want Me to Do is in E major.

What chords does Baby What You Want Me to Do use?

The core of Baby What You Want Me to Do cycles through E, A, B (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Baby What You Want Me to Do?

Baby What You Want Me to Do runs at 96 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Baby What You Want Me to Do use?

Baby What You Want Me to Do follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for Baby What You Want Me to Do?

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

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