Life by the Drop by Stevie Ray Vaughan
Key: A · 96 BPM · 4/4
Life by the Drop by Stevie Ray Vaughan is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): D-E-F#m. At 96 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) 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 | D-E-F#m |
| Capo 2 | G | C-D-Em |
| Capo 5 | E | A-B-C#m |
| Capo 7 | D | G-A-Bm |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D
- 0:04 A
- 0:08 D
- 0:12 E
- 0:14 F#m
- 0:16 D
- 0:21 A
- 0:22 E
- 0:24 F#m
- 0:27 D
- 0:30 F#m
- 0:31 D
- 0:33 E
- 0:34 F#m
- 0:36 D
- 0:38 E
- 0:39 F#m
- 0:40 D
- 0:42 E
- 0:43 A
- 0:49 D
- 0:51 E
- 0:53 F#m
- 0:56 D
- 1:01 E
- 1:03 F#m
- 1:05 D
- 1:12 E
- 1:13 F#m
- 1:15 D
- 1:16 E
- 1:18 F#m
- 1:19 D
- 1:20 E
- 1:22 A
- 1:29 E
- 1:31 F#m
- 1:34 D
- 1:39 E
- 1:41 F#m
- 1:44 D
- 1:46 F#m
- 1:58 E
- 1:59 A
- 2:04 F#m
- 2:05 D
- 2:07 E
- 2:08 A
- 2:13 F#m
- 2:14 D
- 2:15 E
- 2:17 A
Frequently asked questions
What key is Life by the Drop in?
Life by the Drop is in A major.
What chords does Life by the Drop use?
The core of Life by the Drop cycles through D, E, F#m (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Life by the Drop?
Life by the Drop runs at 96 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Life by the Drop use?
Life by the Drop follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for Life by the Drop?
No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.