Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town by Pearl Jam

Key: G · 123 BPM · 4/4

Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town by Pearl Jam is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: G-C-G-D. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGG-C-D
Capo 3EE-A-B
Capo 5DD-G-A
Capo 7CC-F-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 D
  • 0:01 C
  • 0:02 G
  • 0:04 C
  • 0:06 G
  • 0:08 D
  • 0:09 C
  • 0:10 G
  • 0:12 C
  • 0:14 G
  • 0:16 D
  • 0:17 C
  • 0:18 G
  • 0:20 C
  • 0:22 G
  • 0:24 D
  • 0:25 C
  • 0:26 G
  • 0:28 C
  • 0:30 G
  • 0:32 C
  • 0:34 A
  • 0:36 C
  • 0:38 Am
  • 0:40 C
  • 0:42 Am
  • 0:44 Em
  • 0:48 D
  • 0:49 C
  • 0:50 G
  • 0:52 C
  • 0:54 G
  • 0:56 D
  • 0:57 C
  • 0:58 G
  • 1:00 C
  • 1:02 G
  • 1:04 D
  • 1:05 C
  • 1:06 G
  • 1:08 C
  • 1:10 G
  • 1:12 D
  • 1:13 C
  • 1:14 G
  • 1:16 C
  • 1:18 G
  • 1:20 D
  • 1:21 C
  • 1:22 G
  • 1:24 C
  • 1:26 G
  • 1:28 D
  • 1:29 C
  • 1:30 G
  • 1:32 C
  • 1:34 G
  • 1:36 C
  • 1:38 A
  • 1:40 C
  • 1:42 A
  • 1:44 C
  • 1:46 A
  • 1:48 Em
  • 1:52 D
  • 1:53 C
  • 1:54 Bm7
  • 1:56 C
  • 1:58 G
  • 2:00 D
  • 2:01 C
  • 2:02 G
  • 2:04 C
  • 2:06 G
  • 2:08 D
  • 2:10 G
  • 2:12 C
  • 2:14 G
  • 2:15 D
  • 2:16 C
  • 2:17 G
  • 2:19 C
  • 2:21 G
  • 2:23 D
  • 2:24 C
  • 2:26 G
  • 2:28 C
  • 2:29 G
  • 2:32 D
  • 2:32 C
  • 2:33 G
  • 2:35 C
  • 2:37 G
  • 2:39 D
  • 2:40 C
  • 2:41 G
  • 2:43 C
  • 2:45 G
  • 2:47 D
  • 2:48 C
  • 2:49 G
  • 2:51 C
  • 2:53 G
  • 2:55 D
  • 2:57 G
  • 3:00 C
  • 3:01 G
  • 3:03 D
  • 3:04 C
  • 3:05 G
  • 3:07 C
  • 3:09 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town in?

Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town is in G major.

What chords does Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town use?

The core of Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town cycles through G, C, D (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town?

Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town runs at 123 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town use?

Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town?

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

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