Turpentine by Brandi Carlile
Key: D · 152 BPM · 3/4
Turpentine by Brandi Carlile is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: D-A-G. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in D major. 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-A-G |
| Capo 2 | C | C-G-F |
| Capo 5 | A | A-E-D |
| Capo 7 | G | G-D-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D
- 0:03 A
- 0:06 G
- 0:09 D
- 0:16 A
- 0:19 G
- 0:22 D
- 0:28 A
- 0:31 G
- 0:34 D
- 0:40 A
- 0:43 G
- 0:46 D
- 0:53 A
- 0:56 G
- 0:59 D
- 1:05 A
- 1:08 G
- 1:11 D
- 1:17 A
- 1:20 G
- 1:23 D
- 1:29 A
- 1:32 G
- 1:36 D
- 1:42 A
- 1:45 G
- 1:48 D
- 1:54 A
- 1:57 G
- 2:00 D
- 2:02 G
- 2:03 D
- 2:06 A
- 2:09 G
- 2:12 D
- 2:18 A
- 2:21 G
- 2:25 D
- 2:31 A
- 2:34 G
- 2:37 D
- 2:43 A
- 2:46 G
- 2:49 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is Turpentine in?
Turpentine is in D major.
What chords does Turpentine use?
The core of Turpentine cycles through D, A, G (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Turpentine?
Turpentine runs at 152 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Turpentine use?
Turpentine follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for Turpentine?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.