New Slang by The Shins

Key: C · 129 BPM · 4/4

New Slang by The Shins is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a IV-I-V-I rotation: F-C-G-C. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a IV-I-V-I rotation in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-I-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoCF-C-G
Capo 3AD-A-E
Capo 5GC-G-D

Chord chart

  • 0:00 Am
  • 0:07 F
  • 0:08 C
  • 0:09 G
  • 0:10 C
  • 0:11 Am
  • 0:11 G
  • 0:12 Am
  • 0:14 F
  • 0:15 C
  • 0:16 G
  • 0:17 C
  • 0:18 Am
  • 0:19 G
  • 0:20 Am
  • 0:21 F
  • 0:22 C
  • 0:23 G
  • 0:24 C
  • 0:25 Am
  • 0:26 G
  • 0:27 Am
  • 0:29 F
  • 0:30 C
  • 0:31 G
  • 0:32 C
  • 0:33 Am
  • 0:34 G
  • 0:35 C
  • 0:38 Am
  • 0:40 C
  • 0:41 F
  • 0:43 C
  • 0:44 G
  • 0:46 C
  • 0:47 F
  • 0:48 Am
  • 0:49 G
  • 0:50 Am
  • 0:52 C
  • 0:53 F
  • 0:55 C
  • 0:56 G
  • 0:58 C
  • 0:59 F
  • 1:00 Am
  • 1:00 G
  • 1:06 C
  • 1:08 F
  • 1:09 C
  • 1:10 G
  • 1:13 C
  • 1:15 F
  • 1:16 C
  • 1:17 F
  • 1:18 C
  • 1:19 F
  • 1:20 C
  • 1:21 G
  • 1:24 Am
  • 1:26 C
  • 1:27 F
  • 1:29 C
  • 1:30 G
  • 1:32 C
  • 1:33 F
  • 1:35 Am
  • 1:35 G
  • 1:36 Am
  • 1:38 C
  • 1:39 F
  • 1:41 C
  • 1:42 G
  • 1:44 C
  • 1:45 F
  • 1:46 Am
  • 1:46 G
  • 1:52 C
  • 1:54 F
  • 1:55 C
  • 1:56 G
  • 2:00 C
  • 2:01 F
  • 2:02 C
  • 2:03 F
  • 2:04 C
  • 2:05 F
  • 2:06 C
  • 2:07 G
  • 2:11 F
  • 2:11 C
  • 2:16 F
  • 2:19 C
  • 2:21 G
  • 2:22 C
  • 2:23 Am
  • 2:23 G
  • 2:24 C
  • 2:28 Am
  • 2:30 C
  • 2:31 F
  • 2:33 C
  • 2:34 G
  • 2:35 C
  • 2:36 F
  • 2:37 Am
  • 2:38 G
  • 2:44 C
  • 2:46 F
  • 2:46 C
  • 2:47 G
  • 2:51 C
  • 2:53 F
  • 2:54 C
  • 2:55 G
  • 2:59 C
  • 3:00 F
  • 3:01 C
  • 3:02 F
  • 3:03 C
  • 3:06 G
  • 3:10 F
  • 3:11 C
  • 3:12 G
  • 3:13 C
  • 3:15 F
  • 3:18 C
  • 3:20 G
  • 3:21 C
  • 3:22 Am
  • 3:23 G
  • 3:24 C
  • 3:27 Am
  • 3:28 C
  • 3:29 F
  • 3:30 C
  • 3:31 G
  • 3:32 C
  • 3:33 Am
  • 3:34 G
  • 3:35 Am
  • 3:36 F
  • 3:37 C
  • 3:38 G
  • 3:39 C
  • 3:40 Am
  • 3:41 G
  • 3:42 C

Frequently asked questions

What key is New Slang in?

New Slang is in C major.

What chords does New Slang use?

The core of New Slang cycles through F, C, G (3 chords).

What is the tempo of New Slang?

New Slang runs at 129 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does New Slang use?

New Slang follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a IV-I-V-I rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for New Slang?

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

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