La Grange by ZZ Top
Key: Am · 161 BPM · 3/4
La Grange by ZZ Top sits in Am, giving it a darker, more unresolved color than a major-key song would have. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — F-Am — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 161 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in Am: F-Am. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | Am | F-Am |
| Capo 5 | Em | C-Em |
| Capo 7 | Dm | Bb-Dm |
Chord chart
- 0:30 Am7
- 0:37 Am
- 1:11 C
- 1:35 Cm7
- 1:46 C7
- 1:55 C
- 2:01 F
- 2:03 Am
- 2:07 F
- 2:09 Am
- 2:13 Am7
- 2:23 Am
- 3:29 Am7
Frequently asked questions
What key is La Grange in?
La Grange is in Am.
What chords does La Grange use?
The core of La Grange cycles through F, Am (2 chords).
What is the tempo of La Grange?
La Grange runs at 161 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does La Grange use?
La Grange doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: F-Am.
What capo should I use for La Grange?
No capo needed — Am already sits in standard open-chord shapes.