Carmelita by Warren Zevon
Key: E · 96 BPM · 4/4
Carmelita by Warren Zevon is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation: E-B-E-A. At 96 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 I-V-I-IV rotation in E major. 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-B-A |
| Capo 2 | D | D-A-G |
| Capo 4 | C | C-G-F |
| Capo 7 | A | A-E-D |
Chord chart
- 0:01 E
- 0:18 B7
- 0:29 E
- 0:31 A
- 0:36 E
- 0:39 A
- 0:41 E
- 0:44 B7
- 0:49 E
- 1:02 B
- 1:04 B7
- 1:12 E
- 1:14 A
- 1:20 E
- 1:22 A
- 1:25 E
- 1:27 B
- 1:32 E
- 1:45 B
- 1:48 B7
- 1:55 E
- 1:58 A
- 2:03 E
- 2:06 A
- 2:08 E
- 2:11 B
- 2:16 E
- 2:29 B7
- 2:39 E
- 2:41 A
- 2:46 E
- 2:49 A
- 2:52 E
- 2:54 B
- 2:59 E
- 3:02 A
- 3:07 E
- 3:09 A
- 3:12 E
- 3:15 B7
- 3:20 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Carmelita in?
Carmelita is in E major.
What chords does Carmelita use?
The core of Carmelita cycles through E, B, A (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Carmelita?
Carmelita runs at 96 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Carmelita use?
Carmelita follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Carmelita?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.