Chelsea Morning by Joni Mitchell
Key: E · 117 BPM · 4/4
Chelsea Morning by Joni Mitchell is written in E major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — E-A — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in E major: E-A. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | E | E-A |
| Capo 2 | D | D-G |
| Capo 4 | C | C-F |
| Capo 7 | A | A-D |
Chord chart
- 0:00 E
- 0:05 A
- 0:07 E
- 0:16 A
- 0:18 E
- 0:22 A
- 0:23 E
- 0:25 A
- 0:26 Bsus4
- 0:30 A
- 0:34 E
- 0:46 A
- 0:47 E
- 0:52 A
- 0:53 E
- 0:55 Bsus4
- 1:00 Esus4
- 1:04 E
- 1:11 A
- 1:12 E
- 1:16 A
- 1:17 E
- 1:22 A
- 1:26 E
- 1:37 A
- 1:38 E
- 1:42 A
- 1:43 E
- 1:46 Bsus4
- 1:51 A
- 1:55 E
- 2:01 A
- 2:02 E
- 2:07 A
- 2:08 E
- 2:12 A
- 2:13 B
- 2:16 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Chelsea Morning in?
Chelsea Morning is in E major.
What chords does Chelsea Morning use?
The core of Chelsea Morning cycles through E, A (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Chelsea Morning?
Chelsea Morning runs at 117 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Chelsea Morning use?
Chelsea Morning doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: E-A.
What capo should I use for Chelsea Morning?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.