Don't Close Your Eyes by Keith Whitley

Key: G · 78 BPM · 4/4

Don't Close Your Eyes by Keith Whitley is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-ii-V progression — doo-wop turnaround (very common in older pop and jazz standards), played as a vi-ii-V-I rotation: Em-Am-D-G. At 78 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-vi-ii-V progression (Doo-wop turnaround (very common in older pop and jazz standards)), played as a vi-ii-V-I rotation in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-vi-ii-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGEm-Am-D-G
Capo 3EC#m-F#m-B-E
Capo 5DBm-Em-A-D
Capo 7CAm-Dm-G-C

Chord chart

  • 0:03 G
  • 0:05 C
  • 0:08 D
  • 0:11 G
  • 0:17 C
  • 0:20 D
  • 0:24 G
  • 0:25 D
  • 0:27 Em
  • 0:30 Am7
  • 0:33 D
  • 0:36 G
  • 0:42 C
  • 0:45 D
  • 0:48 G
  • 0:50 D
  • 0:51 Em
  • 0:55 Am
  • 0:55 Am7
  • 0:58 D
  • 1:01 G
  • 1:02 C
  • 1:04 G
  • 1:07 C
  • 1:10 D
  • 1:13 G
  • 1:15 D
  • 1:16 Em
  • 1:19 Am7
  • 1:22 D
  • 1:25 G
  • 1:28 Em
  • 1:31 Am
  • 1:34 D
  • 1:37 C
  • 1:39 G
  • 1:40 Am7
  • 1:40 G
  • 1:43 C
  • 1:46 D
  • 1:50 G
  • 1:51 C
  • 1:53 G
  • 1:56 C
  • 1:59 D
  • 2:02 G
  • 2:03 D
  • 2:05 Em
  • 2:08 Am
  • 2:11 D
  • 2:14 G
  • 2:20 C
  • 2:24 D
  • 2:27 G
  • 2:28 D
  • 2:30 Em
  • 2:33 Am
  • 2:36 D
  • 2:39 G
  • 2:41 C
  • 2:42 G
  • 2:45 C
  • 2:48 D
  • 2:51 G
  • 2:53 D
  • 2:54 Em
  • 2:57 Am7
  • 3:00 D
  • 3:03 G
  • 3:05 D
  • 3:06 Em
  • 3:10 Am
  • 3:13 D
  • 3:16 C
  • 3:17 G
  • 3:22 Am7
  • 3:25 D
  • 3:28 C
  • 3:29 G
  • 3:31 Am7
  • 3:31 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is Don't Close Your Eyes in?

Don't Close Your Eyes is in G major.

What chords does Don't Close Your Eyes use?

The core of Don't Close Your Eyes cycles through Em, Am, D, G (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Don't Close Your Eyes?

Don't Close Your Eyes runs at 78 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Don't Close Your Eyes use?

Don't Close Your Eyes follows the I-vi-ii-V progression, played as a vi-ii-V-I rotation. It's a doo-wop turnaround (very common in older pop and jazz standards).

What capo should I use for Don't Close Your Eyes?

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

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