Self Esteem by The Offspring

Key: C · 108 BPM · 3/4

Self Esteem by The Offspring is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped), played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation: F-C-G-Am. At 108 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)), played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-vi-IV progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoCF-C-G-Am
Capo 3AD-A-E-F#m
Capo 5GC-G-D-Em

Chord chart

  • 0:07 C
  • 0:08 G
  • 0:11 F
  • 0:11 C
  • 0:13 G
  • 0:24 F
  • 0:25 C
  • 0:26 G
  • 0:30 C
  • 0:31 G
  • 0:34 C
  • 0:45 G
  • 0:47 F
  • 0:48 C
  • 0:50 G
  • 0:50 Am
  • 0:52 F
  • 0:53 C
  • 0:55 Am
  • 0:57 F
  • 0:57 C
  • 0:59 G
  • 1:00 Am
  • 1:01 F
  • 1:02 C
  • 1:03 G
  • 1:04 Am
  • 1:06 F
  • 1:06 C
  • 1:08 G
  • 1:09 Am
  • 1:10 F
  • 1:11 C
  • 1:12 G
  • 1:15 F
  • 1:15 C
  • 1:17 G
  • 1:18 Am
  • 1:19 F
  • 1:20 C
  • 1:22 G
  • 1:22 Am
  • 1:24 F
  • 1:25 C
  • 1:26 G
  • 1:27 Am
  • 1:29 F
  • 1:29 C
  • 1:32 Am
  • 1:33 F
  • 1:34 C
  • 1:36 G
  • 1:36 Am
  • 1:38 F
  • 1:39 C
  • 1:40 G
  • 1:41 Am
  • 1:42 F
  • 1:43 C
  • 1:45 G
  • 1:47 F
  • 1:48 C
  • 1:49 G
  • 1:50 Am
  • 1:51 F
  • 1:52 C
  • 1:54 G
  • 1:56 F
  • 1:57 C
  • 1:58 G
  • 2:01 F
  • 2:03 C
  • 2:06 F
  • 2:07 C
  • 2:10 F
  • 2:11 C
  • 2:12 Dm
  • 2:15 F
  • 2:15 C
  • 2:19 F
  • 2:20 C
  • 2:21 Dm
  • 2:23 F
  • 2:24 C
  • 2:29 G
  • 2:30 F
  • 2:34 C
  • 2:35 Am
  • 2:37 C
  • 2:39 G
  • 2:39 Am
  • 2:41 F
  • 2:42 C
  • 2:43 G
  • 2:44 Am
  • 2:45 F
  • 2:46 C
  • 2:50 F
  • 2:51 C
  • 2:53 Am
  • 2:55 F
  • 2:56 C
  • 2:57 G
  • 2:58 Am
  • 2:59 F
  • 3:00 C
  • 3:01 G
  • 3:03 Am
  • 3:04 F
  • 3:05 C
  • 3:06 G
  • 3:07 Am
  • 3:09 F
  • 3:09 C
  • 3:11 G
  • 3:12 Am
  • 3:13 F
  • 3:14 C
  • 3:15 G
  • 3:16 Am
  • 3:18 F
  • 3:19 C
  • 3:20 G
  • 3:21 Am
  • 3:22 F
  • 3:23 C
  • 3:24 G
  • 3:27 F
  • 3:28 C
  • 3:29 G
  • 3:31 F
  • 3:32 C
  • 3:33 G
  • 3:36 F
  • 3:37 C
  • 3:41 F
  • 3:42 C
  • 3:46 F
  • 3:46 C
  • 3:50 F
  • 3:51 C
  • 3:52 Dm
  • 3:54 F
  • 3:56 C
  • 3:59 F
  • 4:00 C
  • 4:03 F
  • 4:04 C
  • 4:09 G
  • 4:10 F
  • 4:14 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is Self Esteem in?

Self Esteem is in C major.

What chords does Self Esteem use?

The core of Self Esteem cycles through F, C, G, Am (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Self Esteem?

Self Esteem runs at 108 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Self Esteem use?

Self Esteem follows the I-V-vi-IV progression, played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).

What capo should I use for Self Esteem?

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

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