Pontoon by Little Big Town
Key: A · 96 BPM · 4/4
Pontoon by Little Big Town is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation: E-A-D-A. At 96 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a V-I-IV-I rotation in A major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | A | E-A-D |
| Capo 2 | G | D-G-C |
| Capo 5 | E | B-E-A |
| Capo 7 | D | A-D-G |
Chord chart
- 0:05 A
- 0:20 D
- 0:25 A
- 0:40 D
- 0:45 A
- 0:50 D
- 0:55 A
- 0:58 A7
- 1:00 F#m7
- 1:00 E
- 1:05 A
- 1:30 D
- 1:35 A
- 1:37 A7
- 1:40 D
- 1:45 A
- 1:49 E
- 1:55 A
- 2:00 D
- 2:05 A
- 2:10 E
- 2:15 A
- 2:30 D
- 2:35 A
- 2:38 A7
- 2:40 E
- 2:45 A7
- 2:50 A
- 3:02 A7
- 3:14 E7
- 3:15 A
Frequently asked questions
What key is Pontoon in?
Pontoon is in A major.
What chords does Pontoon use?
The core of Pontoon cycles through E, A, D (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Pontoon?
Pontoon runs at 96 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Pontoon use?
Pontoon follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Pontoon?
No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.