Remember When by Alan Jackson

Key: D · 123 BPM · 4/4

Remember When by Alan Jackson is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-ii-V progression — doo-wop turnaround (very common in older pop and jazz standards): G-Em-C-D. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-vi-ii-V progression (Doo-wop turnaround (very common in older pop and jazz standards)) in D major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoDG-Em-C-D
Capo 2CF-Dm-Bb-C
Capo 5AD-Bm-G-A
Capo 7GC-Am-F-G

Chord chart

  • 0:01 G
  • 0:03 Em
  • 0:05 C
  • 0:07 D
  • 0:09 G
  • 0:10 Em
  • 0:12 C
  • 0:14 D
  • 0:18 G
  • 0:20 Em
  • 0:22 C
  • 0:24 D
  • 0:26 G
  • 0:27 Em
  • 0:29 C
  • 0:31 D
  • 0:33 G
  • 0:35 Em
  • 0:37 C
  • 0:39 D
  • 0:41 G
  • 0:43 Em
  • 0:45 C
  • 0:46 D
  • 0:50 G
  • 0:52 Em
  • 0:54 C
  • 0:56 D
  • 0:58 G
  • 1:00 Em
  • 1:02 C
  • 1:04 D
  • 1:06 G
  • 1:07 Em
  • 1:10 C
  • 1:11 D
  • 1:13 G
  • 1:15 Em
  • 1:17 C
  • 1:19 D
  • 1:23 G
  • 1:25 Em
  • 1:27 C
  • 1:28 D
  • 1:30 G
  • 1:32 Em
  • 1:34 C
  • 1:36 D
  • 1:38 G
  • 1:40 Em
  • 1:42 C
  • 1:44 D
  • 1:46 G
  • 1:48 C
  • 1:49 G
  • 1:53 C
  • 1:55 Am
  • 1:57 F
  • 1:59 G
  • 2:01 C
  • 2:03 Am
  • 2:05 F
  • 2:07 G
  • 2:13 F
  • 2:14 G
  • 2:16 C
  • 2:20 Esus4
  • 2:22 E
  • 2:28 D
  • 2:32 E
  • 2:34 A
  • 2:36 D
  • 2:41 A
  • 2:43 F#m
  • 2:45 D
  • 2:47 E
  • 2:49 A
  • 2:51 F#m7
  • 2:52 D
  • 2:55 E
  • 2:57 A
  • 2:59 F#m
  • 3:01 D
  • 3:02 E
  • 3:05 A
  • 3:07 F#m
  • 3:08 D
  • 3:10 E
  • 3:12 A
  • 3:14 F#m
  • 3:16 D
  • 3:18 E
  • 3:20 A
  • 3:22 F#m
  • 3:24 D
  • 3:26 E
  • 3:31 A
  • 3:33 F#m
  • 3:35 D
  • 3:37 E
  • 3:39 A
  • 3:41 F#m7
  • 3:43 D
  • 3:45 E
  • 3:46 A
  • 3:49 F#m
  • 3:50 D
  • 3:52 E
  • 3:58 A
  • 4:00 F#m
  • 4:02 D
  • 4:04 E
  • 4:06 A
  • 4:08 F#m7
  • 4:09 D
  • 4:12 E
  • 4:15 A

Frequently asked questions

What key is Remember When in?

Remember When is in D major.

What chords does Remember When use?

The core of Remember When cycles through G, Em, C, D (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Remember When?

Remember When runs at 123 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Remember When use?

Remember When follows the I-vi-ii-V progression. It's a doo-wop turnaround (very common in older pop and jazz standards).

What capo should I use for Remember When?

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

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