When I Call Your Name by Vince Gill
Key: F · 70 BPM · 4/4
When I Call Your Name by Vince Gill is written in F major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a IV-I-V-I rotation: Bb-F-C-F. At 70 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a IV-I-V-I rotation in F major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | E | A-E-B |
| Capo 3 | D | G-D-A |
| Capo 5 | C | F-C-G |
Chord chart
- 0:01 Bb
- 0:03 F
- 0:06 C7
- 0:08 F
- 0:11 C
- 0:13 F
- 0:18 Bb
- 0:21 F
- 0:28 G7
- 0:31 C
- 0:33 F
- 0:38 Bb
- 0:41 F
- 0:43 Bb
- 0:46 F
- 0:49 C
- 0:51 F
- 0:54 C
- 0:56 F
- 1:01 Bb
- 1:04 F
- 1:11 G7
- 1:14 C
- 1:16 F
- 1:22 Bb
- 1:24 F
- 1:27 Bb
- 1:29 F
- 1:32 C
- 1:35 F
- 1:38 C
- 1:40 F
- 1:42 Cm7
- 1:45 Bb
- 1:47 F
- 1:55 C7
- 2:00 F
- 2:03 Cm7
- 2:05 Bb
- 2:08 F
- 2:10 Bb
- 2:13 F
- 2:16 C7
- 2:18 F
- 2:21 C
- 2:23 F
- 2:28 Bb
- 2:31 F
- 2:36 G7
- 2:39 C7
- 2:44 F
- 2:49 Bb
- 2:51 F
- 2:54 Bb
- 2:56 F
- 2:59 C
- 3:02 F
- 3:04 Db
- 3:07 Gb
- 3:09 Dbm7
- 3:12 B
- 3:14 Gb
- 3:22 Db
- 3:27 Gb
- 3:30 Dbm7
- 3:32 B
- 3:35 Gb
- 3:37 B
- 3:40 Gb
- 3:42 Db
- 3:45 Gb
- 3:47 B
- 3:50 Gb
- 3:52 Db
Frequently asked questions
What key is When I Call Your Name in?
When I Call Your Name is in F major.
What chords does When I Call Your Name use?
The core of When I Call Your Name cycles through Bb, F, C (3 chords).
What is the tempo of When I Call Your Name?
When I Call Your Name runs at 70 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does When I Call Your Name use?
When I Call Your Name follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a IV-I-V-I rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for When I Call Your Name?
Capo 1 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F major.