Pumped Up Kicks by Foster the People is played in the key of F at a beginner difficulty level, originally released in the 2010s. It uses 3 chords — Fm Db Eb — arranged in the i-bVII-bVI-bVII progression.

About the i-bVII-bVI-bVII progression

This song is built on the i-bVII-bVI-bVII 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 F

F major is a stretch for beginners. The F chord itself needs a barre or partial shape, and Bb (the IV chord) is a full barre. Many players capo the 3rd fret and use D-major shapes to make this key easier.

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Learn to play Pumped Up Kicks by Foster the People on guitar. It sits in the key of F and uses the i-bVII-bVI-bVII progression with the chords Fm Db Eb.