Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard by Paul Simon
Key: A · 103 BPM · 4/4
Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard by Paul Simon is written in A major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — A-D — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 103 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in A major: A-D. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | A | A-D |
| Capo 2 | G | G-C |
| Capo 5 | E | E-A |
| Capo 7 | D | D-G |
Chord chart
- 0:01 A
- 0:15 D
- 0:16 A
- 0:21 D
- 0:23 E
- 0:26 A
- 0:29 E
- 0:31 A
- 0:33 E
- 0:36 A
- 0:42 D
- 0:44 E
- 0:47 A
- 0:50 D
- 0:52 A
- 0:54 D
- 0:57 A
- 0:58 E
- 0:59 D
- 1:01 A
- 1:13 D
- 1:15 A
- 1:17 D
- 1:19 A
- 1:20 E
- 1:22 D
- 1:24 A
- 1:29 D
- 1:33 A
- 1:35 E
- 1:37 A
- 1:41 D
- 1:43 E
- 1:46 A
- 1:48 D
- 1:50 A
- 1:53 D
- 1:55 A
- 1:56 E
- 1:57 D
- 2:00 A
Frequently asked questions
What key is Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard in?
Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard is in A major.
What chords does Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard use?
The core of Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard cycles through A, D (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard?
Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard runs at 103 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard use?
Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: A-D.
What capo should I use for Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard?
No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.