Badfish by Sublime

Key: A · 92 BPM · 4/4

Badfish by Sublime is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the ii-V-I progression — jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater): A-Bm-G. At 92 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the ii-V-I progression (Jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater)) in A major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the ii-V-I progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoAA-Bm-G
Capo 2GG-Am-F
Capo 5EE-F#m-D
Capo 7DD-Em-C

Chord chart

  • 0:03 A
  • 0:06 Bm
  • 0:09 G
  • 0:12 A
  • 0:18 Bm
  • 0:21 G
  • 0:23 A
  • 0:29 Bm
  • 0:32 G
  • 0:35 A
  • 0:40 Bm
  • 0:43 G
  • 0:45 A
  • 0:50 D
  • 0:53 G
  • 0:56 A
  • 0:58 D
  • 1:01 A
  • 1:03 D
  • 1:06 A
  • 1:09 D
  • 1:11 A
  • 1:14 D
  • 1:16 E
  • 1:19 A
  • 1:22 Bm
  • 1:24 G
  • 1:27 A
  • 1:32 Bm
  • 1:35 G
  • 1:37 A
  • 1:43 D
  • 1:45 G
  • 1:48 A
  • 1:50 D
  • 1:53 A
  • 1:56 D
  • 1:58 A
  • 2:01 D
  • 2:03 A
  • 2:06 D
  • 2:09 E
  • 2:11 A
  • 2:14 Bm
  • 2:17 G
  • 2:19 A
  • 2:25 Bm
  • 2:27 Gmaj7
  • 2:30 A
  • 2:35 Bm
  • 2:38 G
  • 2:40 A
  • 2:43 D
  • 2:46 A
  • 2:48 D
  • 2:51 A
  • 2:53 D
  • 2:56 A
  • 2:59 D
  • 3:01 E

Frequently asked questions

What key is Badfish in?

Badfish is in A major.

What chords does Badfish use?

The core of Badfish cycles through A, Bm, G (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Badfish?

Badfish runs at 92 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Badfish use?

Badfish follows the ii-V-I progression. It's a jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater).

What capo should I use for Badfish?

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