Linger by The Cranberries
Key: D · 96 BPM · 3/4
Linger by The Cranberries is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution, played as a IV-I-V rotation: G-D-A. At 96 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution), played as a IV-I-V rotation 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 | G-D-A |
| Capo 2 | C | F-C-G |
| Capo 5 | A | D-A-E |
| Capo 7 | G | C-G-D |
Chord chart
- 0:02 D
- 0:40 C
- 0:45 G
- 0:50 D
- 0:56 A
- 0:59 D
- 1:01 C
- 1:06 G
- 1:11 D
- 1:16 A
- 1:20 G
- 1:21 C
- 1:26 G
- 1:31 D
- 1:37 A
- 1:40 D
- 1:41 C
- 1:46 G
- 1:51 D
- 2:01 C
- 2:06 G
- 2:11 D
- 2:16 A
- 2:21 C
- 2:27 G
- 2:32 D
- 2:38 A
- 2:41 D
- 2:42 C
- 2:47 G
- 2:52 D
- 2:57 A
- 3:01 D
- 3:02 C
- 3:07 G
- 3:12 D
- 3:18 A
- 3:21 D
- 3:22 C
- 3:27 G
- 3:32 D
- 3:39 A
- 3:40 D
- 3:43 C
- 3:48 G
- 3:53 D
- 4:03 C
- 4:08 G
- 4:13 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is Linger in?
Linger is in D major.
What chords does Linger use?
The core of Linger cycles through G, D, A (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Linger?
Linger runs at 96 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Linger use?
Linger follows the I-V-IV progression, played as a IV-I-V rotation. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for Linger?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.