My Babe by Little Walter
Key: F · 78 BPM · 4/4
My Babe by Little Walter is written in F major. 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-Bb-F-Bb-F-Bb-F — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 78 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 7-chord progression in F major: F-Bb-F-Bb-F-Bb-F. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | E | E-A |
| Capo 3 | D | D-G |
| Capo 5 | C | C-F |
Chord chart
- 0:02 F
- 0:04 Bb
- 0:05 F7
- 0:07 Bb
- 0:08 F7
- 0:11 Bb
- 0:12 F7
- 0:20 C7
- 0:22 F7
- 0:25 Bb
- 0:28 F7
- 1:22 Bb7
- 1:24 F7
- 1:50 Bb
- 1:56 F7
Frequently asked questions
What key is My Babe in?
My Babe is in F major.
What chords does My Babe use?
The core of My Babe cycles through F, Bb (2 chords).
What is the tempo of My Babe?
My Babe runs at 78 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does My Babe use?
My Babe doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 7-chord loop: F-Bb-F-Bb-F-Bb-F.
What capo should I use for My Babe?
Capo 1 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F major.