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.

Learn more about the I-IV-I-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoAA-D-E
Capo 2GG-C-D
Capo 5EE-A-B
Capo 7DD-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.