From the Ground Up by Dan + Shay
Key: A · 152 BPM · 3/4
From the Ground Up by Dan + Shay is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-IV-V progression — 50s / sensitive pop feel, played as a IV-V-I-vi rotation: D-E-A-F#m. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-vi-IV-V progression (50s / sensitive pop feel), played as a IV-V-I-vi rotation 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 | D-E-A-F#m |
| Capo 2 | G | C-D-G-Em |
| Capo 5 | E | A-B-E-C#m |
| Capo 7 | D | G-A-D-Bm |
Chord chart
- 0:00 A
- 0:03 E
- 0:05 F#m7
- 0:08 E
- 0:09 D
- 0:12 Dsus2
- 0:14 A
- 0:16 E
- 0:19 A
- 0:22 E
- 0:23 F#m7
- 0:27 E
- 0:28 Dmaj7
- 0:33 Esus4
- 0:34 E
- 0:35 A
- 0:41 E
- 0:42 F#m7
- 0:46 E
- 0:48 Dmaj7
- 0:52 E
- 0:57 A
- 1:01 F#m7
- 1:06 D
- 1:11 Esus4
- 1:16 A
- 1:20 F#m7
- 1:25 Dsus2
- 1:30 Esus4
- 1:35 Dsus2
- 1:37 Esus4
- 1:39 A
- 1:48 E
- 1:49 F#m7
- 1:52 E
- 1:53 Dmaj7
- 1:58 E
- 2:03 A
- 2:08 F#m7
- 2:12 Dmaj7
- 2:17 Esus4
- 2:22 A
- 2:24 D
- 2:26 A
- 2:27 F#m7
- 2:31 D
- 2:36 Esus4
- 2:41 D
- 2:43 E
- 2:46 A
- 2:49 E
- 2:50 F#m
- 2:54 E
- 2:55 D
- 2:57 Dmaj7
- 3:00 Esus4
- 3:02 E
- 3:05 A
- 3:08 E
- 3:09 Esus4
- 3:14 Dmaj7
- 3:19 Esus4
- 3:24 A
- 3:28 F#m7
- 3:33 Dmaj7
- 3:38 Esus4
- 3:42 D
- 3:43 Dsus2
- 3:49 A
- 3:53 E
- 3:54 F#m7
- 3:59 Dmaj7
- 4:04 A
Frequently asked questions
What key is From the Ground Up in?
From the Ground Up is in A major.
What chords does From the Ground Up use?
The core of From the Ground Up cycles through D, E, A, F#m (4 chords).
What is the tempo of From the Ground Up?
From the Ground Up runs at 152 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does From the Ground Up use?
From the Ground Up follows the I-vi-IV-V progression, played as a IV-V-I-vi rotation. It's a 50s / sensitive pop feel.
What capo should I use for From the Ground Up?
No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.