Yellow Ledbetter by Pearl Jam
Key: E · 70 BPM · 4/4
Yellow Ledbetter by Pearl Jam is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: E-B-A. At 70 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) 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-B-A |
| Capo 2 | D | D-A-G |
| Capo 4 | C | C-G-F |
| Capo 7 | A | A-E-D |
Chord chart
- 0:00 E
- 0:04 B
- 0:07 A
- 0:11 E
- 0:18 B
- 0:21 A
- 0:27 E
- 0:32 B
- 0:35 A
- 0:38 E
- 0:45 B
- 0:49 A
- 0:52 E
- 0:59 B
- 1:02 A
- 1:06 E
- 1:13 B
- 1:16 A
- 1:19 E
- 1:26 B
- 1:30 A
- 1:33 E
- 1:40 B
- 1:43 A
- 1:46 E
- 1:53 B
- 1:57 A
- 2:00 E
- 2:07 B
- 2:10 A
- 2:14 E
- 2:21 B
- 2:24 A
- 2:27 E
- 2:34 B
- 2:38 A
- 2:41 E
- 2:48 B
- 2:52 A
- 2:55 E
- 3:02 B
- 3:05 A
- 3:09 E
- 3:15 B
- 3:19 A
- 3:22 E
- 3:23 B
- 3:25 A
- 3:29 E
- 3:30 B
- 3:32 A
- 3:35 E
- 3:37 B
- 3:39 A
- 3:42 E
- 3:44 B
- 3:46 A
- 3:49 B
- 3:50 E
- 3:53 B
- 3:58 E
- 4:00 A
- 4:03 B
- 4:04 E
- 4:07 B
- 4:11 E
- 4:14 A
- 4:17 E
- 4:21 B
- 4:24 A
- 4:30 E
- 4:34 B
- 4:38 A
- 4:41 E
- 4:48 B
- 4:52 A
- 4:56 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Yellow Ledbetter in?
Yellow Ledbetter is in E major.
What chords does Yellow Ledbetter use?
The core of Yellow Ledbetter cycles through E, B, A (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Yellow Ledbetter?
Yellow Ledbetter runs at 70 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Yellow Ledbetter use?
Yellow Ledbetter follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for Yellow Ledbetter?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.