Gravity by Sara Bareilles

Key: C · 112 BPM · 4/4

Gravity by Sara Bareilles is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the ii-V-I progression — jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater): Dm-G-C. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the ii-V-I progression (Jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater)) in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoCDm-G-C
Capo 3ABm-E-A
Capo 5GAm-D-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 C
  • 0:01 F
  • 0:05 C
  • 0:06 F
  • 0:11 Dm7
  • 0:14 Gsus4
  • 0:17 C
  • 0:20 Fmaj7
  • 0:22 Dm7
  • 0:25 Gsus4
  • 0:28 C
  • 0:32 F
  • 0:36 Dm7
  • 0:39 Gsus4
  • 0:42 C
  • 0:46 F
  • 0:48 Dm7
  • 0:50 Gsus4
  • 0:53 C
  • 0:57 Fmaj7
  • 0:59 C
  • 1:00 F
  • 1:02 Dm7
  • 1:05 G7
  • 1:07 C
  • 1:09 G
  • 1:10 Am7
  • 1:13 Dm7
  • 1:16 G
  • 1:19 C
  • 1:20 G7
  • 1:22 Am7
  • 1:27 Bbmaj7
  • 1:30 Bb
  • 1:33 Dm7
  • 1:36 Gsus4
  • 1:39 Em7
  • 1:42 F
  • 1:44 Dm7
  • 1:47 Gsus4
  • 1:50 C
  • 1:54 F
  • 1:55 C
  • 1:57 F
  • 1:58 Dm7
  • 2:01 G7
  • 2:04 C
  • 2:05 G7
  • 2:07 Am
  • 2:10 Dm7
  • 2:12 G
  • 2:15 C
  • 2:18 Am7
  • 2:19 C
  • 2:21 F
  • 2:24 Bb
  • 2:29 F
  • 2:30 G
  • 2:32 Am7
  • 2:33 G
  • 2:35 F
  • 2:36 G
  • 2:38 Am7
  • 2:41 F
  • 2:42 G
  • 2:43 C
  • 2:44 Am7
  • 2:46 Dm7
  • 2:47 Em7
  • 2:49 F
  • 2:55 Dm7
  • 2:58 G
  • 3:00 C
  • 3:01 G
  • 3:03 Am7
  • 3:06 Dm7
  • 3:09 G
  • 3:12 C
  • 3:13 G
  • 3:14 Am7
  • 3:16 C
  • 3:17 F
  • 3:20 Bbmaj6
  • 3:26 Dm7
  • 3:29 Gsus4
  • 3:31 Em7
  • 3:35 F

Frequently asked questions

What key is Gravity in?

Gravity is in C major.

What chords does Gravity use?

The core of Gravity cycles through Dm, G, C (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Gravity?

Gravity runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Gravity use?

Gravity follows the ii-V-I progression. It's a jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater).

What capo should I use for Gravity?

No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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