Silver Wings by Merle Haggard
Key: E · 108 BPM · 4/4
Silver Wings by Merle Haggard is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the ii-V-I progression — jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater), played as a I-ii-V rotation: E-F#m-B. At 108 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the ii-V-I progression (Jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater)), played as a I-ii-V rotation in E 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 | E | E-F#m-B |
| Capo 2 | D | D-Em-A |
| Capo 4 | C | C-Dm-G |
| Capo 7 | A | A-Bm-E |
Chord chart
- 0:00 E
- 0:20 F#m
- 0:25 B7
- 0:29 E
- 0:39 F#m
- 0:41 B7
- 0:43 E
- 0:48 F#m
- 0:50 B7
- 0:52 E
- 0:57 F#7
- 1:04 B7
- 1:08 E
- 1:17 F#m
- 1:22 B7
- 1:25 E
- 1:35 F#m
- 1:37 B7
- 1:40 E
- 1:53 F#m7
- 1:55 B
- 1:57 E
- 2:11 F#m
- 2:16 B
- 2:20 E
- 2:29 F#m
- 2:32 B7
- 2:34 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Silver Wings in?
Silver Wings is in E major.
What chords does Silver Wings use?
The core of Silver Wings cycles through E, F#m, B (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Silver Wings?
Silver Wings runs at 108 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Silver Wings use?
Silver Wings follows the ii-V-I progression, played as a I-ii-V rotation. It's a jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater).
What capo should I use for Silver Wings?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.