Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin
Key: F#m · 112 BPM · 4/4
Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin sits in F#m, giving it a darker, more unresolved color than a major-key song would have. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 7-chord loop — F#m-E-F#m-E-F#m-A-B — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 7-chord progression in F#m: F#m-E-F#m-E-F#m-A-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 | Em | Em-D-G-A |
| Capo 4 | Dm | Dm-C-F-G |
Chord chart
- 0:01 F#m
- 0:18 E
- 0:23 F#m
- 0:35 E
- 0:40 F#m
- 0:44 A
- 0:46 B
- 0:48 C
- 0:52 F#
- 1:02 F#m
- 1:05 E
- 1:10 F#m
- 1:22 E
- 1:27 F#m
- 1:31 A
- 1:33 B
- 1:36 F#m
Frequently asked questions
What key is Immigrant Song in?
Immigrant Song is in F#m.
What chords does Immigrant Song use?
The core of Immigrant Song cycles through F#m, E, A, B (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Immigrant Song?
Immigrant Song runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Immigrant Song use?
Immigrant Song doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 7-chord loop: F#m-E-F#m-E-F#m-A-B.
What capo should I use for Immigrant Song?
Capo 2 and play Em shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F#m.