Livin' on Love by Alan Jackson

Key: A · 117 BPM · 4/4

Livin' on Love by Alan Jackson is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation: A-E-A-D. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a I-V-I-IV rotation in A major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-I-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoAA-E-D
Capo 2GG-D-C
Capo 5EE-B-A
Capo 7DD-A-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 A
  • 0:03 E
  • 0:05 A
  • 0:07 D
  • 0:10 A
  • 0:11 E
  • 0:14 A
  • 0:16 E
  • 0:18 A
  • 0:20 E
  • 0:22 A
  • 0:24 D
  • 0:26 A
  • 0:30 E7
  • 0:34 A
  • 0:36 E
  • 0:38 A
  • 0:40 D
  • 0:42 A
  • 0:44 E
  • 0:46 A
  • 0:50 E
  • 0:52 A
  • 0:54 D
  • 0:56 A
  • 0:58 D
  • 1:00 A
  • 1:02 E
  • 1:06 A
  • 1:08 E
  • 1:10 A
  • 1:12 D
  • 1:14 A
  • 1:16 E
  • 1:18 A
  • 1:20 E
  • 1:22 A
  • 1:24 E
  • 1:26 A
  • 1:28 D
  • 1:30 A
  • 1:35 E
  • 1:39 A
  • 1:41 E7
  • 1:43 A
  • 1:45 D
  • 1:47 A
  • 1:49 E7
  • 1:51 A
  • 1:53 E
  • 1:55 A
  • 1:57 E
  • 1:59 A
  • 2:01 D
  • 2:03 A
  • 2:07 E7
  • 2:11 A
  • 2:13 E
  • 2:15 A
  • 2:17 D
  • 2:19 A
  • 2:21 E7
  • 2:23 A
  • 2:27 E
  • 2:29 A
  • 2:31 D
  • 2:33 A
  • 2:35 D
  • 2:37 A
  • 2:39 E7
  • 2:43 A
  • 2:45 E
  • 2:47 A
  • 2:49 D
  • 2:51 A
  • 2:53 E
  • 2:56 A
  • 2:59 E
  • 3:02 A
  • 3:04 D
  • 3:06 A
  • 3:08 D
  • 3:10 A
  • 3:12 E
  • 3:16 A
  • 3:18 E
  • 3:20 A
  • 3:22 D
  • 3:24 A
  • 3:26 E
  • 3:28 A
  • 3:30 D
  • 3:32 A
  • 3:34 E
  • 3:36 A

Frequently asked questions

What key is Livin' on Love in?

Livin' on Love is in A major.

What chords does Livin' on Love use?

The core of Livin' on Love cycles through A, E, D (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Livin' on Love?

Livin' on Love runs at 117 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Livin' on Love use?

Livin' on Love follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for Livin' on Love?

No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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