King of My Heart by John Mark McMillan
Key: A# · 136 BPM · 4/4
King of My Heart by John Mark McMillan is written in Bb major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: Gm-Bb-Eb-Bb. At 136 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in Bb 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 | A | F#m-A-D |
| Capo 3 | G | Em-G-C |
| Capo 6 | E | C#m-E-A |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Gm
- 0:02 Bb
- 0:03 Eb
- 0:05 Bb
- 0:07 Gm
- 0:09 Bb
- 0:10 Eb
- 0:12 Bb
- 0:17 Eb
- 0:19 Bb
- 0:24 Eb
- 0:26 Bb
- 0:31 Eb
- 0:33 Bb
- 0:35 Gm
- 0:37 Bb
- 0:39 Eb
- 0:40 Bb
- 0:42 Gm
- 0:44 Bb
- 0:46 Eb
- 0:47 Bb
- 0:49 Gm
- 0:51 Bb
- 0:53 Eb
- 0:54 Bb
- 1:00 Eb
- 1:01 Bb
- 1:03 Gm
- 1:05 Bb
- 1:07 Eb
- 1:08 Bb
- 1:14 Eb
- 1:16 Bb
- 1:17 Gm
- 1:19 Bb
- 1:21 Eb
- 1:22 Bb
- 1:28 Eb
- 1:30 Bb
- 1:31 Gm
- 1:33 Bb
- 1:35 Eb
- 1:36 Bb
- 1:39 Gm
- 1:40 Bb
- 1:42 Eb
- 1:43 Bb
- 1:46 Gm
- 1:47 Bb
- 1:49 Eb
- 1:50 Bb
- 1:53 Gm
- 1:54 Bb
- 1:56 Eb
- 1:57 Bb
- 2:00 Gm
- 2:01 Bb
- 2:03 Eb
- 2:05 Bb
- 2:14 Gm
- 2:21 Bb
- 2:28 Gm
- 2:31 Bb
- 2:39 Eb
- 2:40 Bb
- 2:42 Gm
- 2:44 Bb
- 2:46 Eb
- 2:47 Bb
- 2:53 Eb
- 2:54 Bb
- 2:56 Gm7
- 2:58 Bb
- 3:03 Gm7
- 3:05 Bb
- 3:07 Eb
- 3:08 Bb
- 3:10 Gm
- 3:12 Bb
- 3:14 Eb
- 3:15 Bb
- 3:17 Gm7
- 3:19 Bb
- 3:21 Eb
- 3:22 Bb
- 3:24 Gm7
- 3:26 F
- 3:28 Eb
- 3:29 Bb
- 3:32 Gm
- 3:33 F
- 3:35 Eb
- 3:36 Bb
- 3:39 Gm
- 3:40 Bb
- 3:42 Eb
- 3:43 Bb
- 3:46 Gm
- 3:47 Bb
- 3:49 Eb
- 3:50 Bb
- 3:53 Gm7
- 3:54 F
- 3:56 Eb
- 3:57 Bb
- 4:03 Eb
- 4:05 Bb
- 4:07 Cm
- 4:08 Bb
- 4:10 Eb
- 4:14 Gm
- 4:15 Bb
- 4:17 Eb
- 4:19 Bb
- 4:21 Cm
- 4:23 Bb
- 4:24 Eb
- 4:28 Gm7
- 4:30 Bb
- 4:31 Eb
- 4:33 Bb
- 4:35 Cm
- 4:37 Bb
- 4:39 Eb
- 4:42 Bb
Frequently asked questions
What key is King of My Heart in?
King of My Heart is in Bb major.
What chords does King of My Heart use?
The core of King of My Heart cycles through Gm, Bb, Eb (3 chords).
What is the tempo of King of My Heart?
King of My Heart runs at 136 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does King of My Heart use?
King of My Heart follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for King of My Heart?
Capo 1 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Bb major.