Even Flow by Pearl Jam
Key: Gm · 108 BPM · 4/4
Even Flow by Pearl Jam is written in Bb major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): Eb-Bb-Eb-Cm. At 108 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace. The same chords are equally correct read against Bb major's relative key, Gm — 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-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)) in Bb major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently VI-III-VI-iv in Gm — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | A | D-A-Bm |
| Capo 3 | G | C-G-Am |
| Capo 6 | E | A-E-F#m |
Chord chart
- 0:02 D
- 0:10 Eb
- 0:18 Dm
- 0:28 Eb
- 0:44 Dm
- 0:49 Eb
- 0:53 D
- 1:01 Bb
- 1:06 Cm
- 1:09 Eb
- 1:10 Bb
- 1:15 C
- 1:18 Eb
- 1:19 Bb
- 1:23 Eb
- 1:24 Cm
- 1:27 Eb
- 1:35 Dm
- 1:47 Eb
- 2:09 Bb
- 2:13 Eb
- 2:13 Cm
- 2:17 Eb
- 2:18 Bb
- 2:22 Eb
- 2:22 Cm
- 2:26 Eb
- 2:27 Bb
- 2:31 Eb
- 2:32 Cm
- 2:35 Eb
- 2:36 Bb
- 2:40 Eb
- 2:41 Cm
- 2:42 Eb
- 2:43 Cm
- 2:44 Eb
- 2:45 Cm
- 2:46 Eb
- 2:47 Cm
- 2:50 Eb
- 2:51 Cm
- 2:52 Eb
- 2:53 F
- 2:54 Eb
- 2:56 Cm
- 2:56 Eb
- 2:58 Cm
- 2:59 Dm
- 3:21 Eb
- 3:29 Cm
- 3:30 Eb
- 3:52 Bb
- 3:56 Eb
- 3:57 Cm
- 4:00 Eb
- 4:01 Bb
- 4:05 Eb
- 4:06 Cm
- 4:09 Eb
- 4:10 Bb
- 4:14 Eb
- 4:15 Cm
- 4:18 Eb
- 4:19 Bb
- 4:23 Eb
- 4:24 Cm
- 4:25 Eb
- 4:26 Cm
- 4:27 Eb
- 4:31 Cm
- 4:33 Eb
- 4:34 Cm
- 4:35 Eb
- 4:39 Bb
- 4:42 Eb
Frequently asked questions
What key is Even Flow in?
Even Flow is in Bb major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, Gm, since the two share the same notes.
What chords does Even Flow use?
The core of Even Flow cycles through Eb, Bb, Cm (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Even Flow?
Even Flow runs at 108 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Even Flow use?
Even Flow follows the I-V-vi-IV progression. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).
What capo should I use for Even Flow?
Capo 1 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Bb major.