Chords in the Key of Bb major

The key of Bb major has 2 flats (B♭, E♭). Its chords are B♭ · Cm · Dm · E♭ · F · Gm · Adim, and most songs are built around B♭ · E♭ · F · Gm.

Chords in Bb major

Degree	Chord	Type
I	B♭	major
ii	Cm	minor
iii	Dm	minor
IV	E♭	major
V	F	major
vi	Gm	minor
vii°	Adim	diminished
V7	F7	dominant 7th — often used instead of V

Tap a chord for its chart, notes and capo options.

Chords in the key of Bb major — guitar chord charts for Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F, Gm, Adim — All on one image — long-press (or right-click) to save it.

Common chord progressions

I–V–vi–IV (the pop progression)

B♭F Gm E♭

▶ Play

vi–IV–I–V (emotional ballad)

Gm E♭B♭F

▶ Play

I–vi–IV–V (50s progression)

B♭Gm E♭F

▶ Play

Canon progression (Pachelbel)

B♭F Gm Dm E♭B♭E♭F

▶ Play

Play it easier with a capo

Capo on fret 1 + A major shapes → sounds in Bb major
Capo on fret 3 + G major shapes → sounds in Bb major
Capo on fret 6 + E major shapes → sounds in Bb major

Related keys and scales

Relative key: G minor — same key signature.

A half step up: B major · a half step down: A major

Scales: B♭ major scale · B♭ major pentatonic

FAQ

What chords are in the key of Bb major?

The diatonic chords of Bb major are Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F, Gm, Adim. Most songs revolve around Bb, Eb, F, Gm, and F7 shows up often too.

How can I play in Bb major more easily on guitar?

With a capo you can use easier shapes: capo 1 + A major shapes, capo 3 + G major shapes, capo 6 + E major shapes.

How many sharps or flats does Bb major have?

2 flats (B♭, E♭). Its relative key, G minor, shares the same key signature.

How do I transpose a song to Bb major?

Move every chord by the same number of semitones — the progression player has a transpose control. For a whole PDF song sheet, the Buskermate app reads the chords and changes the key in one go.

🎸 Transpose your chord sheet to any key
Not sure which key suits your voice? Try the key finder.