Kate McCannon by Colter Wall
Key: Am · 144 BPM · 4/4
Kate McCannon by Colter Wall sits in Am, giving it a darker, more unresolved color than a major-key song would have. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — Am-G — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 144 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in Am: Am-G. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | Am | Am-G |
| Capo 5 | Em | Em-D |
| Capo 7 | Dm | Dm-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Am
- 0:04 G
- 0:05 Am
- 0:16 G
- 0:17 Am
- 0:28 G
- 0:30 Am
- 0:36 C
- 0:38 Dm
- 0:39 G
- 0:41 C
- 0:47 G
- 0:48 Am
- 0:51 G
- 0:53 Am
- 0:55 G
- 0:56 Am
- 0:58 G
- 1:00 Am
- 1:05 G
- 1:07 Am
- 1:17 G
- 1:18 Am
- 1:25 C
- 1:27 Dm
- 1:28 G
- 1:30 C
- 1:36 Am
- 1:40 G
- 1:43 Am
- 1:47 G
- 1:49 Am
- 1:54 G
- 1:55 Am
- 2:02 G
- 2:04 Am
- 2:11 G
- 2:12 Am
- 2:16 C
- 2:17 Dm
- 2:19 G
- 2:20 C
- 2:27 G
- 2:27 Am
- 2:31 G
- 2:32 Am
- 2:43 G
- 2:44 Am
- 2:51 G
- 2:53 Am
- 2:56 G
- 2:56 D
- 2:59 G
- 3:01 C
- 3:11 G
- 3:13 Am
- 3:43 G
- 3:45 Am
- 3:50 G
- 3:52 Am
- 3:57 G
- 3:59 Am
- 4:04 G
- 4:06 Am
- 4:10 G
- 4:12 Am
- 4:17 G
- 4:19 Am
- 4:22 Am7
Frequently asked questions
What key is Kate McCannon in?
Kate McCannon is in Am.
What chords does Kate McCannon use?
The core of Kate McCannon cycles through Am, G (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Kate McCannon?
Kate McCannon runs at 144 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Kate McCannon use?
Kate McCannon doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: Am-G.
What capo should I use for Kate McCannon?
No capo needed — Am already sits in standard open-chord shapes.