Lady May by Tyler Childers
Key: D# · 108 BPM · 4/4
Lady May by Tyler Childers is written in Eb major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 3-chord loop — Eb-Cm-Eb — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 108 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 3-chord progression in Eb major: Eb-Cm-Eb. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | D | D-Bm |
| Capo 3 | C | C-Am |
| Capo 6 | A | A-F#m |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Eb
- 0:09 Cm
- 0:10 Eb
- 0:20 Cm
- 0:21 Eb
- 0:33 Cm
- 0:35 Eb
- 0:41 Ab
- 0:43 Eb
- 0:47 Cm
- 0:49 Eb
- 0:52 Bb
- 0:53 Eb
- 0:58 Cm
- 0:59 Eb
- 1:19 Cm
- 1:21 Eb
- 1:33 Cm
- 1:34 Eb
- 1:44 Cm
- 1:46 Eb
- 1:55 Cm
- 1:56 Eb
- 2:17 Bb
- 2:18 Eb
- 2:25 Cm
- 2:27 Eb
- 2:39 Cm
- 2:41 Eb
- 2:52 Cm
- 2:54 Eb
Frequently asked questions
What key is Lady May in?
Lady May is in Eb major.
What chords does Lady May use?
The core of Lady May cycles through Eb, Cm (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Lady May?
Lady May runs at 108 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Lady May use?
Lady May doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 3-chord loop: Eb-Cm-Eb.
What capo should I use for Lady May?
Capo 1 and play D major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Eb major.