You Keep Me Hangin' On by The Supremes

Key: G#m · 129 BPM · 4/4

You Keep Me Hangin' On by The Supremes is written in B major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution, played as a V-IV-I rotation: F#-E-B. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace. The same chords are equally correct read against B major's relative key, G#m — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution), played as a V-IV-I rotation in B major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently VII-VI-III in G#m — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-IV progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 2AE-D-A
Capo 4GD-C-G
Capo 7EB-A-E

Chord chart

  • 0:07 G#
  • 0:09 D#m
  • 0:13 E
  • 0:15 G#
  • 0:16 F#
  • 0:20 E
  • 0:21 D#m
  • 0:22 G#m
  • 0:24 F#
  • 0:28 E
  • 0:35 B
  • 0:37 B7
  • 0:41 E
  • 0:43 B
  • 0:45 F#
  • 0:48 D#
  • 0:52 G#
  • 0:54 D#m
  • 0:58 E
  • 1:00 G#
  • 1:01 D#m
  • 1:03 F#
  • 1:05 E
  • 1:07 G#
  • 1:09 F#
  • 1:13 E
  • 1:16 B7
  • 1:18 E
  • 1:20 B
  • 1:26 E
  • 1:28 G#m
  • 1:29 D#m
  • 1:33 G#m
  • 1:35 D#m
  • 1:36 F#
  • 1:39 E
  • 1:40 G#m
  • 1:42 F#
  • 1:46 E
  • 1:54 B
  • 1:59 E
  • 2:01 B
  • 2:02 F#
  • 2:07 D#
  • 2:10 G#
  • 2:12 D#m
  • 2:14 F#
  • 2:16 E
  • 2:18 G#
  • 2:20 F#
  • 2:23 E
  • 2:25 G#
  • 2:27 F#
  • 2:31 E
  • 2:33 G#
  • 2:35 F#

Frequently asked questions

What key is You Keep Me Hangin' On in?

You Keep Me Hangin' On is in B major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, G#m, since the two share the same notes.

What chords does You Keep Me Hangin' On use?

The core of You Keep Me Hangin' On cycles through F#, E, B (3 chords).

What is the tempo of You Keep Me Hangin' On?

You Keep Me Hangin' On runs at 129 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does You Keep Me Hangin' On use?

You Keep Me Hangin' On follows the I-V-IV progression, played as a V-IV-I rotation. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for You Keep Me Hangin' On?

Capo 2 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in B major.

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