Universal Sound by Sturgill Simpson
Key: F · 103 BPM · 4/4
Universal Sound by Sturgill Simpson is written in F major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-IV-V progression — 50s / sensitive pop feel: F-Dm-Bb-C. At 103 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-vi-IV-V progression (50s / sensitive pop feel) in F major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | E | E-C#m-A-B |
| Capo 3 | D | D-Bm-G-A |
| Capo 5 | C | C-Am-F-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 F
- 0:23 Dm
- 0:24 Bb
- 0:26 C
- 0:27 F
- 0:28 Dm
- 0:29 Bb
- 0:30 C
- 0:31 F
- 0:33 Dm7
- 0:34 Bb
- 0:35 C
- 0:36 F
- 0:46 Dm
- 0:47 Bb
- 0:48 C
- 0:49 F
- 0:50 Dm
- 0:52 Bb
- 0:53 C
- 0:54 F
- 0:55 Dm7
- 0:56 Bb
- 0:58 C
- 0:59 F
- 1:03 Dm
- 1:05 Bb
- 1:06 C
- 1:07 F
- 1:08 Dm
- 1:09 Bb
- 1:11 C
- 1:12 F
- 1:18 Dm
- 1:19 Bb
- 1:20 C
- 1:21 F
- 1:22 Dm
- 1:24 Bb
- 1:25 C
- 1:26 F
- 1:27 Dm
- 1:28 Bb
- 1:29 C
- 1:31 F
- 1:35 Bb
- 1:38 F
- 1:40 Bb
- 1:43 F
- 1:45 Bb
- 1:47 F
- 1:50 C
- 1:54 F
- 1:59 Dm
- 2:00 Bb
- 2:02 C
- 2:03 F
- 2:04 Dm
- 2:05 Bb
- 2:06 C
- 2:07 F
- 2:09 Dm
- 2:10 Bb
- 2:11 C
- 2:12 F
- 2:17 Bb
- 2:19 F
- 2:21 Bb
- 2:24 F
- 2:26 Bb
- 2:28 F
- 2:31 C
- 2:36 F
- 2:40 Dm
- 2:41 Bb
- 2:43 C
- 2:44 F
- 2:45 Dm
- 2:46 Bb
- 2:47 C
- 2:48 F
- 2:50 Dm
- 2:51 Bb
- 2:52 C
- 2:53 F
Frequently asked questions
What key is Universal Sound in?
Universal Sound is in F major.
What chords does Universal Sound use?
The core of Universal Sound cycles through F, Dm, Bb, C (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Universal Sound?
Universal Sound runs at 103 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Universal Sound use?
Universal Sound follows the I-vi-IV-V progression. It's a 50s / sensitive pop feel.
What capo should I use for Universal Sound?
Capo 1 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F major.