Call It Stormy Monday by T-Bone Walker
Key: G · 66 BPM · 3/4
Call It Stormy Monday by T-Bone Walker is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation: D-G-C-G. At 66 BPM, it moves at a slow, deliberate pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a V-I-IV-I rotation in G 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 | G | D-G-C |
| Capo 3 | E | B-E-A |
| Capo 5 | D | A-D-G |
| Capo 7 | C | G-C-F |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D#7
- 0:01 D7
- 0:03 D#7
- 0:05 D7
- 0:06 G7
- 0:10 C7
- 0:14 G7
- 0:21 C7
- 0:29 G7
- 0:36 D7
- 0:43 G7
- 0:45 C7
- 0:47 G7
- 0:55 C7
- 0:58 G7
- 1:06 C7
- 1:13 G7
- 1:15 C7
- 1:17 G7
- 1:20 D7
- 1:28 G7
- 1:30 C7
- 1:31 G7
- 1:39 C7
- 1:42 G7
- 1:48 C7
- 1:57 G7
- 2:05 D7
- 2:07 G7
- 2:16 D7
- 2:18 G7
- 2:22 C7
- 2:26 G7
- 2:27 G#7
- 2:29 G7
- 2:33 C7
- 2:40 G7
- 2:47 D7
- 2:54 G7
- 2:56 C7
- 2:59 G
Frequently asked questions
What key is Call It Stormy Monday in?
Call It Stormy Monday is in G major.
What chords does Call It Stormy Monday use?
The core of Call It Stormy Monday cycles through D, G, C (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Call It Stormy Monday?
Call It Stormy Monday runs at 66 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Call It Stormy Monday use?
Call It Stormy Monday follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Call It Stormy Monday?
No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.