Moonshadow by Cat Stevens

Key: D · 129 BPM · 4/4

Moonshadow by Cat Stevens is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): D-G-A. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in D major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoDD-G-A
Capo 2CC-F-G
Capo 5AA-D-E
Capo 7GG-C-D

Chord chart

  • 0:00 D
  • 0:03 G
  • 0:05 D
  • 0:18 G
  • 0:19 D
  • 0:28 Gmaj7
  • 0:29 A
  • 0:29 G
  • 0:30 D
  • 0:33 Em
  • 0:34 A
  • 0:35 D
  • 0:36 Em
  • 0:38 A
  • 0:39 D
  • 0:42 G
  • 0:43 D
  • 0:46 G
  • 0:47 A
  • 0:48 G
  • 0:49 D
  • 0:52 Em
  • 0:52 A
  • 0:53 D
  • 0:56 A
  • 0:57 D
  • 1:03 G
  • 1:04 D
  • 1:10 G
  • 1:12 D
  • 1:19 G
  • 1:20 A
  • 1:21 G
  • 1:22 D
  • 1:25 Em
  • 1:26 A
  • 1:27 D
  • 1:28 Bm
  • 1:29 A
  • 1:30 D
  • 1:38 G
  • 1:39 A
  • 1:40 D
  • 1:44 Em
  • 1:44 A
  • 1:45 D
  • 1:46 Bm
  • 1:48 A
  • 1:50 D
  • 1:55 G
  • 1:56 D
  • 2:02 G
  • 2:03 D
  • 2:06 E
  • 2:08 A
  • 2:09 E
  • 2:11 A
  • 2:13 E
  • 2:15 A
  • 2:16 E
  • 2:18 A
  • 2:20 D
  • 2:24 G
  • 2:26 D
  • 2:31 G
  • 2:33 D
  • 2:35 G
  • 2:36 D
  • 2:39 G
  • 2:40 D

Frequently asked questions

What key is Moonshadow in?

Moonshadow is in D major.

What chords does Moonshadow use?

The core of Moonshadow cycles through D, G, A (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Moonshadow?

Moonshadow runs at 129 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Moonshadow use?

Moonshadow follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Moonshadow?

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

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