Fire Away by Chris Stapleton
Key: A · 117 BPM · 3/4
Fire Away by Chris Stapleton is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: A-E-D. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in A 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 | A | A-E-D |
| Capo 2 | G | G-D-C |
| Capo 5 | E | E-B-A |
| Capo 7 | D | D-A-G |
Chord chart
- 0:16 A
- 0:23 E
- 0:25 D
- 0:28 A
- 0:30 E
- 0:31 F#m
- 0:33 D
- 0:34 A
- 0:37 D
- 0:41 A
- 0:44 F#m
- 0:45 D
- 0:47 A
- 0:50 D
- 0:53 B
- 0:56 F#m
- 0:59 Bm
- 1:01 A
- 1:02 E
- 1:05 F#m7
- 1:07 E
- 1:08 A
- 1:10 D
- 1:12 E
- 1:18 F#m7
- 1:19 E
- 1:21 A
- 1:22 D
- 1:24 E
- 1:30 D
- 1:36 A
- 1:38 E
- 1:39 F#m7
- 1:41 D
- 1:43 A
- 1:44 E
- 1:46 D
- 1:49 A
- 1:50 E
- 1:52 F#m
- 1:53 D
- 1:55 A
- 1:57 E
- 1:58 D
- 2:01 A
- 2:03 E
- 2:04 F#m
- 2:06 D
- 2:07 A
- 2:09 E
- 2:10 D
- 2:13 Bm
- 2:16 F#m
- 2:21 A
- 2:23 E
- 2:26 F#m7
- 2:28 E
- 2:29 A
- 2:31 D
- 2:32 E
- 2:38 F#m7
- 2:40 E
- 2:41 A
- 2:43 D
- 2:45 E
- 2:51 D
- 2:57 A
- 2:59 E
- 3:00 F#m7
- 3:02 D
- 3:03 A
- 3:05 E
- 3:06 D
- 3:09 F#m7
- 3:11 E
- 3:13 A
- 3:16 E
- 3:22 F#m7
- 3:23 E
- 3:25 A
- 3:27 D
- 3:28 E
- 3:34 A
- 3:34 D
- 3:40 A
- 3:42 E
- 3:44 F#m
- 3:45 D
- 3:47 A
- 3:48 E
- 3:50 D
- 3:53 A
- 3:54 E
- 3:56 F#m
- 3:58 D
- 3:59 A
- 4:01 E
- 4:02 D
- 4:08 A
Frequently asked questions
What key is Fire Away in?
Fire Away is in A major.
What chords does Fire Away use?
The core of Fire Away cycles through A, E, D (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Fire Away?
Fire Away runs at 117 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Fire Away use?
Fire Away follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for Fire Away?
No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.