Turtles All the Way Down by Sturgill Simpson
Key: E · 92 BPM · 4/4
Turtles All the Way Down by Sturgill Simpson is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): E-A-B. At 92 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 E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
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| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | E | E-A-B |
| Capo 2 | D | D-G-A |
| Capo 4 | C | C-F-G |
| Capo 7 | A | A-D-E |
Chord chart
- 0:08 E
- 0:13 A
- 0:19 B7
- 0:24 E
- 0:32 E7
- 0:34 A
- 0:40 B7
- 0:45 E
- 0:50 A
- 0:56 E
- 1:01 A
- 1:09 B
- 1:14 E
- 1:19 A
- 1:24 B7
- 1:30 E
- 1:40 A
- 1:45 B7
- 1:50 E
- 1:56 A
- 2:06 E
- 2:12 A
- 2:22 B7
- 2:26 A
- 2:27 E
- 2:33 A
- 2:35 F#m
- 2:38 A
- 2:47 B7
- 2:49 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Turtles All the Way Down in?
Turtles All the Way Down is in E major.
What chords does Turtles All the Way Down use?
The core of Turtles All the Way Down cycles through E, A, B (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Turtles All the Way Down?
Turtles All the Way Down runs at 92 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Turtles All the Way Down use?
Turtles All the Way Down follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for Turtles All the Way Down?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.