My Cherie Amour by Stevie Wonder

Key: F# · 99 BPM · 3/4

My Cherie Amour by Stevie Wonder is written in F# major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): F#-B-C#. At 99 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in F# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 2EE-A-B
Capo 4DD-G-A
Capo 6CC-F-G

Chord chart

  • 0:01 G#m
  • 0:02 F#maj7
  • 0:03 Bmaj7
  • 0:09 C#maj7
  • 0:11 C#maj6
  • 0:11 F#maj7
  • 0:14 Bmaj7
  • 0:21 C#maj7
  • 0:23 F#
  • 0:26 Bmaj7
  • 0:28 G#7
  • 0:31 C#maj7
  • 0:33 F#7
  • 0:35 Bmaj7
  • 0:38 G#7
  • 0:40 F#maj7
  • 0:43 G#m7
  • 0:45 B7
  • 0:47 A#7
  • 0:50 D#7
  • 0:52 G#7
  • 0:54 C#maj7
  • 1:02 F#sus4
  • 1:04 Bmaj7
  • 1:06 G#7
  • 1:09 C#maj7
  • 1:11 F#sus4
  • 1:13 Bmaj7
  • 1:16 G#sus4
  • 1:18 F#maj7
  • 1:20 G#sus4
  • 1:23 B7
  • 1:25 A#7
  • 1:28 D#7
  • 1:30 G#7
  • 1:32 C#maj7
  • 1:35 C#
  • 1:37 F#maj7
  • 1:39 Bmaj7
  • 1:44 C#maj7
  • 1:46 F#maj7
  • 1:49 Bmaj7
  • 1:55 Dmaj7
  • 1:59 G7
  • 2:01 Cmaj7
  • 2:04 A
  • 2:06 Dmaj7
  • 2:08 Gsus4
  • 2:09 G
  • 2:11 Cmaj7
  • 2:13 A7
  • 2:15 Gmaj7
  • 2:18 A7
  • 2:20 C7
  • 2:23 B7
  • 2:25 E7
  • 2:27 A7
  • 2:30 Dmaj7
  • 2:34 Gmaj7
  • 2:35 Gmaj6
  • 2:37 Cmaj7
  • 2:38 Cmaj6
  • 2:40 Cmaj7
  • 2:42 Dmaj7
  • 2:44 Gmaj7
  • 2:45 Gmaj6
  • 2:46 Cmaj7

Frequently asked questions

What key is My Cherie Amour in?

My Cherie Amour is in F# major.

What chords does My Cherie Amour use?

The core of My Cherie Amour cycles through F#, B, C# (3 chords).

What is the tempo of My Cherie Amour?

My Cherie Amour runs at 99 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does My Cherie Amour use?

My Cherie Amour follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for My Cherie Amour?

Capo 2 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F# major.

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