I Got a Woman by Ray Charles
Key: A · 99 BPM · 4/4
I Got a Woman by Ray Charles is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation: A-E-A-D. At 99 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a I-V-I-IV rotation in A 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 | A | A-E-D |
| Capo 2 | G | G-D-C |
| Capo 5 | E | E-B-A |
| Capo 7 | D | D-A-G |
Chord chart
- 0:03 A7
- 0:06 E7
- 0:11 A7
- 0:13 D7
- 0:18 E7
- 0:23 A7
- 0:28 D7
- 0:34 A7
- 0:36 E7
- 0:43 A7
- 0:45 E7
- 0:49 D7
- 0:51 A7
- 0:53 D7
- 0:57 E7
- 1:02 A7
- 1:07 D7
- 1:12 A7
- 1:15 E7
- 1:22 A7
- 1:29 E7
- 1:31 A7
- 1:35 D7
- 1:36 A7
- 1:38 E7
- 1:41 A7
- 2:04 E7
- 2:09 A7
- 2:11 D7
- 2:16 E7
- 2:21 A7
- 2:25 D7
- 2:30 A7
- 2:32 E7
- 2:37 A7
Frequently asked questions
What key is I Got a Woman in?
I Got a Woman is in A major.
What chords does I Got a Woman use?
The core of I Got a Woman cycles through A, E, D (3 chords).
What is the tempo of I Got a Woman?
I Got a Woman runs at 99 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does I Got a Woman use?
I Got a Woman follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for I Got a Woman?
No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.