Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain by Willie Nelson
Key: E · 117 BPM · 3/4
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain by Willie Nelson 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 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
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
- 0:00 E
- 0:13 B
- 0:17 E
- 0:29 B
- 0:33 E
- 0:37 A
- 0:45 E
- 0:49 B
- 0:53 E
- 1:01 B
- 1:05 E
- 1:17 B7
- 1:21 E
- 1:33 B
- 1:37 E
- 1:39 Bmaj6
- 1:41 A
- 1:50 E
- 1:54 B
- 1:58 E
- 2:06 B
- 2:10 E
- 2:11 A
- 2:12 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain in?
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain is in E major.
What chords does Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain use?
The core of Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain cycles through E, B, A (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain?
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain runs at 117 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain use?
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain 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 Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.