Stop! In the Name of Love by The Supremes
Key: C · 117 BPM · 4/4
Stop! In the Name of Love by The Supremes is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-ii-iii-IV-V progression — ascending / building energy: Am-G-F-G-C. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-ii-iii-IV-V progression (Ascending / building energy) in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | C | Am-G-F-C |
| Capo 3 | A | F#m-E-D-A |
| Capo 5 | G | Em-D-C-G |
Chord chart
- 0:02 Am
- 0:04 G
- 0:06 F
- 0:08 G
- 0:10 C
- 0:23 Gm
- 0:25 A
- 0:27 F
- 0:29 G
- 0:31 F
- 0:33 G
- 0:35 C
- 0:37 G
- 0:39 F
- 0:44 C
- 0:52 Am
- 0:54 G
- 0:56 F
- 0:58 G
- 1:00 Am
- 1:02 G
- 1:04 F
- 1:07 G
- 1:08 C
- 1:10 F
- 1:11 C
- 1:21 Gm
- 1:23 A
- 1:25 F
- 1:27 G
- 1:29 F
- 1:32 G
- 1:34 C
- 1:36 G
- 1:38 F
- 1:42 C
- 1:50 Am
- 1:52 G
- 1:55 F
- 1:57 G
- 1:59 Am
- 2:01 G
- 2:03 F
- 2:05 G
- 2:07 C
- 2:08 F
- 2:09 C
- 2:20 Gm
- 2:22 Am
- 2:24 F
- 2:26 G
- 2:28 F
- 2:30 G
- 2:32 Am
- 2:34 G
- 2:37 F
- 2:39 G
- 2:41 Am
- 2:43 G
- 2:45 F
- 2:47 G
Frequently asked questions
What key is Stop! In the Name of Love in?
Stop! In the Name of Love is in C major.
What chords does Stop! In the Name of Love use?
The core of Stop! In the Name of Love cycles through Am, G, F, C (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Stop! In the Name of Love?
Stop! In the Name of Love runs at 117 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Stop! In the Name of Love use?
Stop! In the Name of Love follows the I-ii-iii-IV-V progression. It's a ascending / building energy.
What capo should I use for Stop! In the Name of Love?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.