Heartbeats by Jose Gonzalez
Key: D# · 117 BPM · 3/4
Heartbeats by Jose Gonzalez is written in Eb 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 — Eb-Cm — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in Eb major: Eb-Cm. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | D | D-Bm |
| Capo 3 | C | C-Am |
| Capo 6 | A | A-F#m |
Chord chart
- 0:01 Eb
- 0:06 Cm
- 0:09 Eb
- 0:17 Cm
- 0:20 Ab
- 0:21 Eb
- 0:28 Cm
- 0:31 Abmaj7
- 0:32 Eb
- 0:39 Cm
- 0:42 Abmaj7
- 0:43 Eb
- 1:08 Cm
- 1:11 Ab
- 1:11 Eb
- 1:19 Cm
- 1:22 Abmaj7
- 1:23 Eb
- 1:32 Cm
- 1:35 Ab
- 1:36 Eb
- 1:43 Cm
- 1:46 Eb
- 1:54 Ab
- 1:58 Eb
- 2:04 Abmaj7
- 2:06 Eb
- 2:10 Cm
- 2:15 Eb
- 2:20 Cm
- 2:23 Eb
- 2:31 Cm
- 2:34 Eb
Frequently asked questions
What key is Heartbeats in?
Heartbeats is in Eb major.
What chords does Heartbeats use?
The core of Heartbeats cycles through Eb, Cm (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Heartbeats?
Heartbeats runs at 117 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Heartbeats use?
Heartbeats doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: Eb-Cm.
What capo should I use for Heartbeats?
Capo 1 and play D major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Eb major.