In Too Deep by Sum 41

Key: E · 117 BPM · 3/4

In Too Deep by Sum 41 is written in E major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — E-A — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song cycles a 2-chord progression in E major: E-A. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

Capo	Shape key	Chords to play
No capo	E	E-A
Capo 2	D	D-G
Capo 4	C	C-F
Capo 7	A	A-D

Chord chart

0:00 E
0:31 A
0:33 E
0:35 A
0:38 E
0:39 A
0:40 E
0:41 A
0:42 E
0:43 A
0:44 E
0:45 A
0:46 E
0:47 A
0:48 E
0:49 A
0:50 E
0:51 A
0:52 E
0:54 A
0:56 E
0:57 A
0:58 E
0:59 A
1:00 E
1:01 A
1:02 E
1:03 A
1:04 E
1:06 A
1:09 E
1:11 A
1:13 E
1:15 A
1:17 E
1:19 A
1:21 E
1:23 A
1:25 E
1:27 A
1:29 E
1:30 A
1:31 E
1:32 A
1:33 E
1:35 A
1:35 E
1:36 A
1:37 E
1:39 A
1:40 E
1:41 A
1:42 E
1:43 A
1:44 E
1:46 A
1:48 E
1:50 A
1:53 E
1:57 F#m
1:59 A
2:00 E
2:01 F#m
2:03 A
2:04 E
2:05 F#m
2:06 A
2:07 B
2:08 E
2:10 F#m
2:12 B
2:13 E
2:14 F#m
2:15 A
2:16 B
2:17 E
2:18 F#m
2:19 A
2:20 B
2:21 E
2:23 A
2:24 B
2:25 E
2:27 A
2:29 E
2:30 A
2:33 E
2:34 A
2:35 E
2:38 A
2:40 E
2:40 A
2:42 E
2:43 A
2:44 E
2:47 A
2:48 E
2:49 A
2:50 E
2:51 A
2:52 E
2:54 A
2:56 E
2:58 A
3:00 E
3:02 A
3:04 E
3:06 A
3:09 E
3:11 A
3:13 E
3:15 A
3:17 E
3:19 A
3:21 E
3:23 A
3:25 E
3:27 A
3:32 F#m7

Frequently asked questions

What key is In Too Deep in?

In Too Deep is in E major.

What chords does In Too Deep use?

The core of In Too Deep cycles through E, A (2 chords).

What is the tempo of In Too Deep?

In Too Deep runs at 117 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does In Too Deep use?

In Too Deep doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: E-A.

What capo should I use for In Too Deep?

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