Bent by Matchbox Twenty

Key: F#m · 96 BPM · 3/4

Bent by Matchbox Twenty is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: A-F#m-D. At 96 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time. The same chords are equally correct read against A major's relative key, F#m — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in A major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently III-i-VI in F#m — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-IV progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoAA-F#m-D
Capo 2GG-Em-C
Capo 5EE-C#m-A
Capo 7DD-Bm-G

Chord chart

  • 0:01 B
  • 0:04 E
  • 0:10 F#sus4
  • 0:17 F#m
  • 0:22 Bm
  • 0:24 E
  • 0:27 F#m
  • 0:32 Bm
  • 0:34 E
  • 0:37 F#
  • 0:40 Bm
  • 0:42 E
  • 0:45 F#m
  • 0:46 E
  • 0:47 F#m
  • 0:50 Bm
  • 0:52 E
  • 0:55 A
  • 0:56 E
  • 0:57 F#m
  • 1:01 E
  • 1:02 A
  • 1:04 F#m7
  • 1:07 D
  • 1:09 A
  • 1:09 E
  • 1:12 A
  • 1:14 F#m7
  • 1:17 D
  • 1:21 A
  • 1:22 F#m
  • 1:25 Bm
  • 1:27 E
  • 1:30 F#m
  • 1:34 Bm
  • 1:35 Bm7
  • 1:37 E7
  • 1:40 A
  • 1:41 E
  • 1:42 F#m
  • 1:45 Bm
  • 1:47 A
  • 1:50 F#m7
  • 1:52 E
  • 1:53 D
  • 1:55 E
  • 1:57 A
  • 2:00 F#m7
  • 2:02 D
  • 2:06 A
  • 2:07 F#m
  • 2:15 D
  • 2:18 F#m
  • 2:20 D
  • 2:23 F#m
  • 2:25 D
  • 2:28 F#m
  • 2:30 Dmaj7
  • 2:33 B
  • 2:35 D
  • 2:38 E
  • 2:39 F#m7
  • 2:51 E
  • 2:55 A
  • 2:57 E
  • 2:58 F#m
  • 3:02 A
  • 3:05 F#m7
  • 3:07 E
  • 3:08 D
  • 3:10 E
  • 3:13 A
  • 3:15 F#m7
  • 3:18 D
  • 3:20 E
  • 3:23 A
  • 3:25 F#m7
  • 3:28 D
  • 3:30 E
  • 3:33 A
  • 3:35 F#m7
  • 3:38 Dsus2
  • 3:44 Dmaj7

Frequently asked questions

What key is Bent in?

Bent is in A major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, F#m, since the two share the same notes.

What chords does Bent use?

The core of Bent cycles through A, F#m, D (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Bent?

Bent runs at 96 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Bent use?

Bent follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for Bent?

No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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