Cupid by Sam Cooke
Key: G · 123 BPM · 3/4
Cupid by Sam Cooke 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, in waltz time.
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.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | G | G-C-D |
| Capo 3 | E | E-A-B |
| Capo 5 | D | D-G-A |
| Capo 7 | C | C-F-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 G
- 0:02 Em
- 0:04 G
- 0:06 Em
- 0:08 G
- 0:10 Em
- 0:11 G
- 0:14 C
- 0:15 G
- 0:18 D7
- 0:19 G
- 0:21 D
- 0:23 G
- 0:25 Em
- 0:27 G
- 0:29 C
- 0:31 G
- 0:33 D7
- 0:35 C
- 0:37 G
- 0:41 D7
- 0:45 G
- 0:49 C
- 0:51 D
- 0:53 G
- 0:57 Em
- 0:59 G
- 1:01 C
- 1:03 G
- 1:05 D7
- 1:07 G
- 1:09 D7
- 1:11 G
- 1:13 Em
- 1:15 G
- 1:17 C
- 1:19 G
- 1:21 D
- 1:23 C
- 1:25 G
- 1:29 D
- 1:33 G
- 1:37 C
- 1:39 D
- 1:41 G
- 1:45 Em
- 1:47 G
- 1:49 C
- 1:51 G
- 1:53 D7
- 1:55 G
- 1:57 D
- 1:59 G
- 2:01 Em
- 2:03 G
- 2:05 C
- 2:07 G
- 2:09 D
- 2:11 C
- 2:13 G
- 2:17 Em
- 2:19 G
- 2:21 Em
- 2:23 G
- 2:25 Em
- 2:27 G
- 2:29 Em
Frequently asked questions
What key is Cupid in?
Cupid is in G major.
What chords does Cupid use?
The core of Cupid cycles through G, C, D (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Cupid?
Cupid runs at 123 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Cupid use?
Cupid follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Cupid?
No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.