Parachute by Chris Stapleton

Key: F# · 112 BPM · 3/4

Parachute by Chris Stapleton is written in F# major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: F#-C#-B. At 112 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 F# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-IV progression

Play it in other keys

Capo	Shape key	Chords to play
Capo 2	E	E-B-A
Capo 4	D	D-A-G
Capo 6	C	C-G-F

Chord chart

0:00 D#m
0:02 F#
0:05 G#sus4
0:07 Bmaj7
0:08 D#m7
0:11 F#
0:14 C#
0:15 B
0:19 D#m7
0:24 C#
0:26 B
0:28 D#m
0:30 F#
0:32 C#
0:34 B
0:38 D#m
0:41 F#
0:43 C#
0:45 B
0:47 D#m
0:49 F#
0:53 B
0:56 D#m
0:58 F#
1:00 C#
1:02 B
1:03 F#
1:04 D#m
1:06 F#
1:08 C#
1:12 D#m
1:15 F#
1:17 C#
1:19 B
1:20 D#m
1:23 F#
1:25 C#
1:27 B
1:29 D#m
1:32 F#
1:34 C#
1:36 B
1:38 D#m
1:40 F#
1:42 C#
1:44 B
1:49 D#m
1:51 F#
1:53 C#
1:55 B
1:57 D#m
1:59 F#
2:03 B
2:05 D#m
2:08 F#
2:10 C#
2:12 B
2:14 D#m
2:16 F#
2:18 C#
2:23 D#m
2:24 C#
2:28 D#m
2:29 C#
2:31 D#m
2:33 F#
2:36 C#
2:37 B
2:40 D#m
2:42 F#
2:46 B
2:48 C#
2:52 B
2:57 C#
3:01 B
3:05 D#m
3:07 F#
3:09 C#
3:11 B
3:13 D#m
3:16 F#
3:18 C#
3:20 B
3:22 D#m
3:24 F#
3:26 C#
3:28 B
3:30 D#m
3:33 F#
3:35 C#
3:43 D#m
3:45 F#
3:48 C#
3:50 B
3:52 D#m
3:54 F#
3:56 C#
3:58 B
4:00 D#m
4:01 C#
4:03 D#m

Frequently asked questions

What key is Parachute in?

Parachute is in F# major.

What chords does Parachute use?

The core of Parachute cycles through F#, C#, B (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Parachute?

Parachute runs at 112 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Parachute use?

Parachute follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for Parachute?

Capo 2 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F# major.