One Note Samba by Antonio Carlos Jobim is played in the key of Bb at a advanced difficulty level, originally released in the 1960s. It uses 2 chords — Bbmaj7 G7 — arranged in the I-VI progression.

About the I-VI progression

This song is built on the I-VI progression. Follow the chord order in the diagrams above, and use the transpose controls if the key doesn't suit your voice.

Playing in the key of Bb

Bb major uses Bb, Eb, and F, which are all barre or partial chords. Songs recorded in Bb are usually played with a capo on the 3rd fret using G-major shapes.

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Learn to play One Note Samba by Antonio Carlos Jobim on guitar. It sits in the key of Bb and uses the I-VI progression with the chords Bbmaj7 G7.