Before You Go by Lewis Capaldi
Key: D# · 112 BPM · 4/4
Before You Go by Lewis Capaldi is written in Eb major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-IV-V progression — 50s / sensitive pop feel: Eb-Cm-Ab-Bb. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-vi-IV-V progression (50s / sensitive pop feel) in Eb major. 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-G-A |
| Capo 3 | C | C-Am-F-G |
| Capo 6 | A | A-F#m-D-E |
Chord chart
- 0:14 Eb
- 0:17 Cm
- 0:25 Ab
- 0:29 Bbsus4
- 0:31 Bb
- 0:33 Eb
- 0:37 Cm
- 0:42 Ab
- 0:46 Bbsus4
- 0:47 Bb
- 0:50 Eb
- 0:55 Bb
- 0:59 Cm
- 1:03 Ab
- 1:07 Eb
- 1:16 Cm
- 1:20 Ab
- 1:25 Bb
- 1:29 Eb
- 1:37 Cm
- 1:42 Ab
- 1:46 Bbsus4
- 1:48 Bb
- 1:49 Eb
- 1:55 Cm
- 1:59 Abmaj7
- 2:03 Bbsus4
- 2:05 Bb
- 2:07 Eb
- 2:12 Bb
- 2:16 Cm
- 2:20 Ab
- 2:25 Eb
- 2:29 Bb
- 2:33 Cm
- 2:38 Ab
- 2:42 Bb
- 2:46 Cm
- 2:48 Ab
- 2:50 Eb
- 2:53 Bb
- 2:55 Cm
- 2:57 Ab
- 2:59 Bb
- 3:03 Eb
- 3:08 Gm
- 3:12 Cm
- 3:16 Ab
- 3:20 Eb
- 3:25 Bb
- 3:29 Cm
- 3:33 Ab
- 3:37 Bb
Frequently asked questions
What key is Before You Go in?
Before You Go is in Eb major.
What chords does Before You Go use?
The core of Before You Go cycles through Eb, Cm, Ab, Bb (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Before You Go?
Before You Go runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Before You Go use?
Before You Go follows the I-vi-IV-V progression. It's a 50s / sensitive pop feel.
What capo should I use for Before You Go?
Capo 1 and play D major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Eb major.