Into the Mystic by Van Morrison
Key: D# · 86 BPM · 3/4
Into the Mystic by Van Morrison 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 2-chord loop — Eb-Bb — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 86 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in Eb major: Eb-Bb. 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-A |
| Capo 3 | C | C-G |
| Capo 6 | A | A-E |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Eb
- 0:28 Bb
- 0:34 Eb
- 0:50 Bb
- 0:56 Eb
- 1:02 Gm
- 1:04 Ab
- 1:07 Eb
- 1:13 Gm
- 1:15 Ab
- 1:18 Bb
- 1:24 Eb
- 1:35 Bb
- 1:40 Eb
- 1:57 Bb
- 2:03 Eb
- 2:08 Gm
- 2:11 Ab
- 2:14 Eb
- 2:19 Gm
- 2:22 Ab
- 2:25 Bb
- 2:30 Eb
- 2:41 Bb
- 2:47 Eb
- 3:03 Bb
- 3:09 Eb
- 3:14 Bb
- 3:19 Eb
Frequently asked questions
What key is Into the Mystic in?
Into the Mystic is in Eb major.
What chords does Into the Mystic use?
The core of Into the Mystic cycles through Eb, Bb (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Into the Mystic?
Into the Mystic runs at 86 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Into the Mystic use?
Into the Mystic doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: Eb-Bb.
What capo should I use for Into the Mystic?
Capo 1 and play D major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Eb major.