Never Let You Go by Third Eye Blind
Key: E · 112 BPM · 4/4
Never Let You Go by Third Eye Blind 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 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
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
- 0:03 A
- 0:04 E
- 0:05 A
- 0:10 E
- 0:11 A
- 0:29 E
- 0:37 A
- 0:38 E
- 0:41 A
- 0:42 E
- 0:43 B
- 0:44 A
- 0:45 B
- 0:46 E
- 0:47 B
- 0:48 A
- 0:49 E
- 0:50 B
- 0:50 E
- 0:52 B
- 0:52 A
- 0:53 E
- 0:56 A
- 0:57 E
- 0:58 A
- 1:01 E
- 1:02 A
- 1:03 E
- 1:04 A
- 1:16 B
- 1:17 A
- 1:18 E
- 1:19 A
- 1:20 E
- 1:21 A
- 1:22 E
- 1:34 B
- 1:35 A
- 1:36 B
- 1:37 E
- 1:38 B
- 1:39 A
- 1:40 E
- 1:40 B
- 1:41 E
- 1:43 A
- 1:44 E
- 1:46 A
- 1:50 E
- 1:52 A
- 1:54 E
- 1:59 B
- 2:01 A
- 2:02 E
- 2:05 A
- 2:07 B
- 2:09 E
- 2:16 A
- 2:31 E
- 2:33 A
- 2:34 E
- 2:35 A
- 2:36 E
- 2:37 A
- 2:38 E
- 2:39 A
- 2:40 E
- 2:41 A
- 2:44 E
- 3:03 A
- 3:04 E
- 3:16 A
- 3:17 B
- 3:18 E
- 3:19 A
- 3:20 E
- 3:21 A
- 3:22 E
- 3:23 A
- 3:27 B
- 3:28 A
- 3:35 B
- 3:36 A
- 3:50 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Never Let You Go in?
Never Let You Go is in E major.
What chords does Never Let You Go use?
The core of Never Let You Go cycles through E, A (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Never Let You Go?
Never Let You Go runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Never Let You Go use?
Never Let You Go doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: E-A.
What capo should I use for Never Let You Go?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.