Bring It On Home to Me by Sam Cooke
Key: C · 72 BPM · 4/4
Bring It On Home to Me by Sam Cooke is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation: G-C-F-C. At 72 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 V-I-IV-I rotation in C 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 | C | G-C-F |
| Capo 3 | A | E-A-D |
| Capo 5 | G | D-G-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 C
- 0:02 G7
- 0:04 F
- 0:06 G7
- 0:07 C
- 0:09 F
- 0:11 C
- 0:12 G7
- 0:14 C
- 0:18 G7
- 0:21 C
- 0:24 F
- 0:27 C
- 0:30 G
- 0:31 F
- 0:32 G
- 0:34 C
- 0:36 F
- 0:37 C
- 0:39 G7
- 0:41 C
- 0:45 G7
- 0:48 C
- 0:51 F
- 0:54 C
- 0:56 G
- 0:58 F
- 1:00 G7
- 1:01 C
- 1:03 F
- 1:05 C
- 1:06 G7
- 1:08 C
- 1:11 G7
- 1:15 C
- 1:18 F
- 1:22 C
- 1:23 G7
- 1:25 F
- 1:27 G
- 1:28 C
- 1:30 F
- 1:32 C
- 1:33 G7
- 1:35 C
- 1:39 G7
- 1:42 C
- 1:45 F
- 1:49 C
- 1:50 G
- 1:52 F
- 1:54 G
- 1:55 C
- 1:57 F
- 1:59 C
- 2:00 G7
- 2:02 C
- 2:05 G7
- 2:09 C
- 2:12 F
- 2:16 C
- 2:17 G
- 2:19 F
- 2:21 G7
- 2:23 C
- 2:24 F
- 2:26 C
- 2:28 G7
- 2:29 C
- 2:33 G7
- 2:36 C
- 2:39 F
Frequently asked questions
What key is Bring It On Home to Me in?
Bring It On Home to Me is in C major.
What chords does Bring It On Home to Me use?
The core of Bring It On Home to Me cycles through G, C, F (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Bring It On Home to Me?
Bring It On Home to Me runs at 72 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Bring It On Home to Me use?
Bring It On Home to Me follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Bring It On Home to Me?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.