Georgia by Vance Joy

Key: B · 144 BPM · 4/4

Georgia by Vance Joy is written in B major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5), played as a IV-V-I rotation: E-F#-B. At 144 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)), played as a IV-V-I rotation in B major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

Capo	Shape key	Chords to play
Capo 2	A	D-E-A
Capo 4	G	C-D-G
Capo 7	E	A-B-E

Chord chart

0:00 G#m
0:02 E
0:03 F#sus4
0:05 B
0:05 E
0:10 F#
0:12 E
0:17 B
0:19 E
0:24 F#sus4
0:26 E
0:30 F#sus4
0:32 E
0:37 B
0:40 E
0:42 F#
0:46 G#m
0:47 F#
0:49 B
0:51 E
0:52 G#m7
0:54 F#
0:56 B
0:57 E
1:00 B
1:04 E
1:07 F#
1:09 B
1:11 E
1:16 F#
1:18 E
1:19 G#m
1:21 E
1:22 F#
1:24 E
1:26 G#m
1:28 E
1:29 B
1:31 E
1:32 G#m
1:34 E
1:35 F#
1:37 E
1:40 F#
1:44 G#m
1:45 B
1:49 E
1:52 B
1:55 E
1:58 B
2:02 E
2:03 G#m
2:05 B
2:09 E
2:15 B
2:21 E
2:23 B
2:26 G#m
2:28 B
2:30 E
2:32 F#sus4
2:34 G#m
2:36 B
2:38 E
2:40 F#
2:43 G#m
2:45 B
2:50 G#m7
2:51 F#
2:53 Bmaj7
2:54 E
2:56 F#sus4
2:59 F#
3:01 Emaj7
3:03 G#m
3:05 F#sus4
3:06 B
3:08 E
3:10 G#m7
3:11 B
3:15 E
3:17 G#m
3:18 F#
3:20 B
3:21 E
3:23 G#m
3:24 B
3:28 E
3:30 G#m7
3:31 F#7
3:33 B
3:35 E
3:37 B
3:41 E

Frequently asked questions

What key is Georgia in?

Georgia is in B major.

What chords does Georgia use?

The core of Georgia cycles through E, F#, B (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Georgia?

Georgia runs at 144 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Georgia use?

Georgia follows the I-IV-V progression, played as a IV-V-I rotation. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Georgia?

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