Amanda by Waylon Jennings
Key: A · 123 BPM · 4/4
Amanda by Waylon Jennings is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: A-D-A-E. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in A 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 | A | A-D-E |
| Capo 2 | G | G-C-D |
| Capo 5 | E | E-A-B |
| Capo 7 | D | D-G-A |
Chord chart
- 0:02 A
- 0:11 D
- 0:12 A
- 0:18 E
- 0:19 A
- 0:25 D
- 0:27 A
- 0:32 E
- 0:34 A
- 0:40 D
- 0:41 A
- 0:47 E
- 0:48 A
- 0:54 D
- 0:55 A
- 1:01 E
- 1:03 A
- 1:08 D
- 1:10 A
- 1:15 E
- 1:17 A
- 1:23 D
- 1:24 A
- 1:30 E
- 1:31 A
- 1:37 D
- 1:39 A
- 1:45 E
- 1:46 A
- 1:52 D
- 1:53 A
- 1:59 E
- 2:00 A
- 2:06 D
- 2:07 A
- 2:13 E
- 2:15 A
- 2:21 D
- 2:22 A
- 2:28 E
- 2:29 A
- 2:35 D
- 2:36 A
- 2:42 E
- 2:43 A
- 2:49 D
- 2:50 A
Frequently asked questions
What key is Amanda in?
Amanda is in A major.
What chords does Amanda use?
The core of Amanda cycles through A, D, E (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Amanda?
Amanda runs at 123 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Amanda use?
Amanda follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Amanda?
No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.