Island in the Sun by Weezer

Key: D · 112 BPM · 3/4

Island in the Sun by Weezer is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): Em-D-G. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.

The progression

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

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CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoDEm-D-G
Capo 2CDm-C-F
Capo 5ABm-A-D
Capo 7GAm-G-C

Chord chart

  • 0:00 Em
  • 0:02 D
  • 0:03 G
  • 0:05 Em
  • 0:07 D
  • 0:08 G
  • 0:09 Em
  • 0:11 D
  • 0:12 G
  • 0:13 Em
  • 0:15 D
  • 0:16 G
  • 0:17 Em
  • 0:19 D
  • 0:20 G
  • 0:22 Em
  • 0:24 D
  • 0:25 G
  • 0:26 Em
  • 0:28 D
  • 0:29 G
  • 0:30 Em
  • 0:32 D
  • 0:33 G
  • 0:34 Em
  • 0:36 D
  • 0:37 G
  • 0:38 Em
  • 0:40 D
  • 0:41 G
  • 0:43 Em
  • 0:45 D
  • 0:46 G
  • 0:47 Em
  • 0:49 D
  • 0:50 G
  • 0:51 Em
  • 0:53 D
  • 0:54 G
  • 0:55 Em
  • 0:57 D
  • 0:58 G
  • 0:59 Em
  • 1:01 D
  • 1:02 G
  • 1:03 Em
  • 1:05 D
  • 1:07 G
  • 1:08 Em
  • 1:10 D
  • 1:11 G
  • 1:12 Em
  • 1:14 D
  • 1:15 G
  • 1:16 Em
  • 1:18 D
  • 1:19 G
  • 1:20 Em
  • 1:22 D
  • 1:23 G
  • 1:24 Em
  • 1:26 D
  • 1:27 G
  • 1:28 Em
  • 1:31 D
  • 1:32 G
  • 1:33 D
  • 1:35 G
  • 1:37 D
  • 1:39 G
  • 1:41 C
  • 1:43 Am7
  • 1:45 D
  • 1:49 Em
  • 1:52 D
  • 1:53 G
  • 1:54 Em
  • 1:56 D
  • 1:57 G
  • 1:58 Em
  • 2:00 D
  • 2:01 G
  • 2:02 Em
  • 2:04 D
  • 2:05 G
  • 2:06 Em
  • 2:08 D
  • 2:09 G
  • 2:10 Em
  • 2:13 D
  • 2:14 G
  • 2:15 Em
  • 2:17 D
  • 2:18 G
  • 2:19 Em
  • 2:21 D
  • 2:22 G
  • 2:23 Em
  • 2:25 D
  • 2:26 G
  • 2:27 Em
  • 2:29 D
  • 2:30 G
  • 2:31 D
  • 2:33 G
  • 2:36 D
  • 2:38 G
  • 2:40 C
  • 2:42 Am7
  • 2:44 D
  • 2:48 Em
  • 2:50 D
  • 2:51 G
  • 2:52 Em
  • 2:54 D
  • 2:55 G
  • 2:56 Em
  • 2:59 D
  • 3:00 G
  • 3:01 Em
  • 3:03 D
  • 3:04 G
  • 3:05 Em
  • 3:07 D
  • 3:08 G
  • 3:09 Em
  • 3:11 D
  • 3:12 G
  • 3:13 Em
  • 3:15 D
  • 3:16 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is Island in the Sun in?

Island in the Sun is in D major.

What chords does Island in the Sun use?

The core of Island in the Sun cycles through Em, D, G (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Island in the Sun?

Island in the Sun runs at 112 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Island in the Sun use?

Island in the Sun follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Island in the Sun?

No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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