A Broken Wing by Martina McBride
Key: B · 66 BPM · 4/4
A Broken Wing by Martina McBride is written in B major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5), played as a IV-V-I rotation: E-F#-B. At 66 BPM, it moves at a slow, deliberate pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)), played as a IV-V-I rotation in B major. 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-E-A |
| Capo 4 | G | C-D-G |
| Capo 7 | E | A-B-E |
Chord chart
- 0:01 B
- 0:04 C#m7
- 0:08 E
- 0:10 F#sus4
- 0:11 B
- 0:19 C#m7
- 0:22 E
- 0:26 B
- 0:33 C#m7
- 0:37 Emaj7
- 0:40 B
- 0:47 C#m
- 0:51 E
- 0:54 B
- 1:02 C#m7
- 1:05 E
- 1:07 F#sus4
- 1:09 B
- 1:13 G#m
- 1:16 D#m7
- 1:20 C#m7
- 1:23 B
- 1:31 C#m
- 1:34 E
- 1:36 F#
- 1:38 B
- 1:45 C#m7
- 1:49 E
- 1:50 F#sus4
- 1:52 B
- 2:00 C#m7
- 2:03 E
- 2:06 B
- 2:14 C#m7
- 2:17 Emaj7
- 2:19 F#sus4
- 2:21 B
- 2:25 G#m
- 2:28 D#m7
- 2:30 D#m
- 2:32 C#m7
- 2:35 B
- 2:43 C#m
- 2:46 E
- 2:48 F#
- 2:50 B
- 2:57 C#m
- 3:00 E
- 3:03 F#sus4
- 3:11 B
- 3:15 C#m7
- 3:18 E
- 3:20 F#sus4
- 3:23 B
Frequently asked questions
What key is A Broken Wing in?
A Broken Wing is in B major.
What chords does A Broken Wing use?
The core of A Broken Wing cycles through E, F#, B (3 chords).
What is the tempo of A Broken Wing?
A Broken Wing runs at 66 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does A Broken Wing use?
A Broken Wing follows the I-IV-V progression, played as a IV-V-I rotation. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for A Broken Wing?
Capo 2 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in B major.