Chords in the Key of F major

The key of F major has 1 flat (B♭). Its chords are F · Gm · Am · B♭ · C · Dm · Edim, and most songs are built around F · B♭ · C · Dm.

Chords in F major

Degree	Chord	Type
I	F	major
ii	Gm	minor
iii	Am	minor
IV	B♭	major
V	C	major
vi	Dm	minor
vii°	Edim	diminished
V7	C7	dominant 7th — often used instead of V

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

Common chord progressions

I–V–vi–IV (the pop progression)

F C Dm B♭

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vi–IV–I–V (emotional ballad)

Dm B♭F C

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I–vi–IV–V (50s progression)

F Dm B♭C

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Canon progression (Pachelbel)

F C Dm Am B♭F B♭C

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Play it easier with a capo

Capo on fret 1 + E major shapes → sounds in F major
Capo on fret 3 + D major shapes → sounds in F major
Capo on fret 5 + C major shapes → sounds in F major

Related keys and scales

Relative key: D minor — same key signature.

A half step up: F# major · a half step down: E major

Scales: F major scale · F major pentatonic

FAQ

What chords are in the key of F major?

The diatonic chords of F major are F, Gm, Am, Bb, C, Dm, Edim. Most songs revolve around F, Bb, C, Dm, and C7 shows up often too.

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

With a capo you can use easier shapes: capo 1 + E major shapes, capo 3 + D major shapes, capo 5 + C major shapes.

How many sharps or flats does F major have?

1 flat (B♭). Its relative key, D minor, shares the same key signature.

How do I transpose a song to F 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.

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