Winter by Joshua Radin

Key: E · 112 BPM · 4/4

Winter by Joshua Radin is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5), played as a V-I-IV rotation: B-E-A. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)), played as a V-I-IV rotation in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoEB-E-A
Capo 2DA-D-G
Capo 4CG-C-F
Capo 7AE-A-D

Chord chart

  • 0:01 A
  • 0:03 E
  • 0:04 B
  • 0:06 C#m
  • 0:07 A
  • 0:09 E
  • 0:10 B
  • 0:12 C#m
  • 0:13 A
  • 0:14 E
  • 0:16 B
  • 0:17 C#m
  • 0:18 A
  • 0:20 E
  • 0:21 B
  • 0:22 E
  • 0:24 A
  • 0:26 E
  • 0:27 B
  • 0:29 E
  • 0:30 A
  • 0:31 E
  • 0:33 B
  • 0:34 E
  • 0:38 B
  • 0:40 F#m
  • 0:42 B
  • 0:45 E
  • 0:48 A
  • 0:52 F#m
  • 0:53 B
  • 0:56 E
  • 1:00 A
  • 1:02 B
  • 1:04 E
  • 1:05 A
  • 1:08 B
  • 1:09 E
  • 1:11 A
  • 1:14 E
  • 1:18 A
  • 1:19 E
  • 1:24 A
  • 1:25 E
  • 1:29 A
  • 1:31 E
  • 1:35 A
  • 1:36 E
  • 1:41 A
  • 1:42 E
  • 1:45 F#m7
  • 1:47 B
  • 1:50 E
  • 1:53 A
  • 1:56 F#m
  • 1:58 B
  • 2:02 E
  • 2:05 A
  • 2:07 E
  • 2:10 A
  • 2:13 E
  • 2:16 A
  • 2:19 E
  • 2:22 A
  • 2:23 Bsus4
  • 2:24 A
  • 2:26 E
  • 2:27 C#m
  • 2:28 B
  • 2:30 E
  • 2:38 F#m
  • 2:41 B
  • 2:44 E
  • 2:47 A
  • 2:50 F#m
  • 2:52 B
  • 2:55 E
  • 2:58 A
  • 3:01 E
  • 3:04 A
  • 3:07 B
  • 3:08 E
  • 3:09 A
  • 3:12 E

Frequently asked questions

What key is Winter in?

Winter is in E major.

What chords does Winter use?

The core of Winter cycles through B, E, A (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Winter?

Winter runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Winter use?

Winter follows the I-IV-V progression, played as a V-I-IV rotation. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Winter?

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