Frosty by Albert Collins

Key: D · 152 BPM · 4/4

Frosty by Albert Collins is written in D major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — D-G — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

The progression

This song cycles a 2-chord progression in D major: D-G. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

Capo	Shape key	Chords to play
No capo	D	D-G
Capo 2	C	C-F
Capo 5	A	A-D
Capo 7	G	G-C

Chord chart

0:11 D7
0:18 G7
0:21 D7
0:26 G7
0:27 D7
0:37 G7
0:39 D7
0:56 G7
0:59 D7
1:15 G7
1:18 D7
1:33 G7
1:36 D7
1:41 G
1:43 D7
1:51 G7
1:55 G
1:58 A7
2:00 G
2:01 D7
2:10 G7
2:14 D7
2:18 G
2:20 D
2:24 D7
2:29 G
2:33 D7
2:47 G7
2:51 D7
2:55 G7
2:57 D7
3:06 G7
3:10 D7
3:13 G7
3:15 D7
3:24 G7
3:27 D7
3:32 G7
3:34 D7
3:43 G7
3:52 D7
4:01 G7
4:04 D7
4:07 A7
4:09 G7
4:11 D7
4:20 G7
4:24 D7
4:28 G7
4:30 D
4:36 D7

Frequently asked questions

What key is Frosty in?

Frosty is in D major.

What chords does Frosty use?

The core of Frosty cycles through D, G (2 chords).

What is the tempo of Frosty?

Frosty runs at 152 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Frosty use?

Frosty doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: D-G.

What capo should I use for Frosty?

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