Stone Crazy by Buddy Guy
Key: D · 172 BPM · 3/4
Stone Crazy by Buddy Guy is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: D-G-D-A. At 172 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) 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-G-A |
| Capo 2 | C | C-F-G |
| Capo 5 | A | A-D-E |
| Capo 7 | G | G-C-D |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D7
- 0:12 G7
- 0:16 D7
- 0:25 G7
- 0:33 D7
- 0:42 A7
- 0:45 D7
- 0:46 A7
- 0:50 D7
- 1:04 G7
- 1:07 D7
- 1:17 G7
- 1:25 D7
- 1:34 A7
- 1:39 G7
- 1:42 D7
- 1:45 G7
- 1:47 D7
- 1:49 A7
- 1:50 D7
- 1:56 G7
- 2:00 D7
- 2:08 G7
- 2:16 D7
- 2:25 A7
- 2:29 G7
- 2:33 D7
- 2:45 G7
- 2:49 D7
- 2:58 G7
- 3:01 D7
- 3:03 G7
- 3:05 D7
- 3:16 A7
- 3:20 G7
- 3:24 D7
- 3:37 G7
- 3:42 D7
- 3:49 G7
- 3:57 D7
- 4:06 A7
- 4:12 G7
- 4:14 A7
- 4:16 D7
- 4:18 A7
- 4:20 D7
- 4:22 A7
- 4:24 D7
- 4:28 G7
- 4:33 D7
- 4:41 G7
- 4:49 D7
- 4:58 A7
- 5:02 G7
- 5:05 D7
- 5:19 G7
- 5:23 D7
- 5:31 G7
- 5:40 D7
- 5:48 A7
- 5:52 G7
- 5:56 D7
- 6:02 A7
- 6:04 D7
- 6:08 G7
- 6:13 D7
- 6:21 G7
- 6:29 D7
- 6:37 A7
- 6:42 D7
- 6:52 A7
- 6:54 D7
- 6:58 G7
- 7:06 D7
Frequently asked questions
What key is Stone Crazy in?
Stone Crazy is in D major.
What chords does Stone Crazy use?
The core of Stone Crazy cycles through D, G, A (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Stone Crazy?
Stone Crazy runs at 172 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Stone Crazy use?
Stone Crazy follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Stone Crazy?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.