Something in the Orange by Zach Bryan

Key: Em · 112 BPM · 4/4

Something in the Orange by Zach Bryan is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped), played as a vi-IV-I-V rotation: Em-C-G-D. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace. The same chords are equally correct read against G major's relative key, Em — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)), played as a vi-IV-I-V rotation in G major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently i-VI-III-VII in Em — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGEm-C-G-D
Capo 3EC#m-A-E-B
Capo 5DBm-G-D-A
Capo 7CAm-F-C-G

Chord chart

  • 0:09 Em
  • 0:13 G
  • 0:21 Em
  • 0:27 D
  • 0:28 G
  • 0:35 D
  • 0:35 Em
  • 0:42 D
  • 0:43 G
  • 0:49 D
  • 0:50 Em
  • 0:57 D
  • 0:58 G
  • 1:05 Em
  • 1:12 D
  • 1:13 G
  • 1:20 Em
  • 1:25 C
  • 1:27 G
  • 1:29 D
  • 1:31 Em
  • 1:33 C
  • 1:36 G
  • 1:38 D
  • 1:40 Em
  • 1:42 C
  • 1:44 G
  • 1:47 D
  • 1:49 Em
  • 1:51 C
  • 1:53 G
  • 1:55 D
  • 1:57 Em
  • 2:00 C
  • 2:02 G
  • 2:04 D
  • 2:06 Em
  • 2:08 C
  • 2:10 G
  • 2:13 D
  • 2:15 Em
  • 2:19 D
  • 2:20 G
  • 2:26 D
  • 2:27 Em
  • 2:34 D
  • 2:35 G
  • 2:42 D
  • 2:43 Em
  • 2:47 C
  • 2:49 G
  • 2:51 D
  • 2:54 Em
  • 2:56 C
  • 2:58 G
  • 3:00 D
  • 3:02 Em
  • 3:05 C
  • 3:07 G
  • 3:09 D
  • 3:11 Em
  • 3:13 C
  • 3:15 G
  • 3:18 D
  • 3:20 Em
  • 3:22 C
  • 3:24 G
  • 3:26 D
  • 3:28 Em
  • 3:31 Cmaj7
  • 3:33 G
  • 3:35 D
  • 3:37 Em
  • 3:39 C
  • 3:42 G
  • 3:44 D
  • 3:47 Em
  • 3:49 C
  • 3:51 G
  • 3:53 D
  • 3:56 Em
  • 3:58 C
  • 4:00 G
  • 4:02 D
  • 4:05 Em
  • 4:07 D
  • 4:09 Em

Frequently asked questions

What key is Something in the Orange in?

Something in the Orange is in G major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, Em, since the two share the same notes.

What chords does Something in the Orange use?

The core of Something in the Orange cycles through Em, C, G, D (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Something in the Orange?

Something in the Orange runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Something in the Orange use?

Something in the Orange follows the I-V-vi-IV progression, played as a vi-IV-I-V rotation. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).

What capo should I use for Something in the Orange?

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

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