Don't Blink by Kenny Chesney
Key: B · 152 BPM · 3/4
Don't Blink by Kenny Chesney is written in B 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-B — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in B major: E-B. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 2 | A | D-A |
| Capo 4 | G | C-G |
| Capo 7 | E | A-E |
Chord chart
- 0:29 E
- 1:05 B
- 1:07 E
- 1:09 F#m
- 1:11 B
- 1:13 E
- 1:15 B
- 1:20 E
- 1:22 B
- 1:26 E
- 1:28 B
- 1:30 A
- 1:32 E
- 1:34 B
- 1:41 E
- 1:46 F#m
- 1:49 Bsus4
- 1:52 E
- 1:57 Bsus4
- 1:59 E
- 2:03 B
- 2:05 E
- 2:10 B
- 2:12 E
- 2:13 B
- 2:18 E
- 2:27 B
- 2:31 E
- 2:33 B
- 2:38 E
- 2:39 B
- 2:44 E
- 2:46 B
- 2:51 E
- 2:53 B
- 2:58 E
- 3:04 F#m
- 3:07 B
- 3:10 E
- 3:15 B
- 3:17 E
- 3:21 B
- 3:23 F#m7
- 3:26 E
- 3:30 A
- 3:33 B
- 3:36 E
- 3:45 B
- 3:49 E
- 3:51 B
- 3:54 E
- 4:00 B
- 4:03 E
- 4:09 F#m
- 4:12 B
- 4:15 E
- 4:18 A
- 4:22 E
- 4:26 Bsus4
- 4:28 E
- 4:33 Bsus4
- 4:35 E
- 4:36 Bsus4
- 4:41 E
- 4:46 B
- 4:48 E
- 4:49 B
- 4:54 E
- 4:59 Bsus4
- 5:01 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Don't Blink in?
Don't Blink is in B major.
What chords does Don't Blink use?
The core of Don't Blink cycles through E, B (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Don't Blink?
Don't Blink runs at 152 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Don't Blink use?
Don't Blink doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: E-B.
What capo should I use for Don't Blink?
Capo 2 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in B major.