Strawberry Wine by Deana Carter

Key: C# · 123 BPM · 3/4

Strawberry Wine by Deana Carter is written in C# major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped), played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation: F#-C#-G#-A#m. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)), played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation in C# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-vi-IV progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1CF-C-G-Am
Capo 4AD-A-E-F#m
Capo 6GC-G-D-Em

Chord chart

  • 0:00 C#
  • 0:03 F#
  • 0:06 C#
  • 0:09 F#
  • 0:12 C#
  • 0:15 G#
  • 0:18 C#
  • 0:20 F#
  • 0:23 C#
  • 0:26 G#
  • 0:29 C#
  • 0:32 F#
  • 0:35 C#
  • 0:38 F#
  • 0:41 G#
  • 0:44 F#
  • 0:47 G#
  • 0:50 F#
  • 0:53 C#
  • 0:56 G#
  • 0:58 A#m
  • 1:01 F#
  • 1:04 C#
  • 1:07 G#
  • 1:10 A#m
  • 1:13 F#
  • 1:16 C#
  • 1:19 F#
  • 1:22 C#
  • 1:25 F#
  • 1:28 C#
  • 1:31 G#
  • 1:34 C#
  • 1:37 F#
  • 1:40 C#
  • 1:43 G#
  • 1:46 C#
  • 1:49 F#
  • 1:52 C#
  • 1:54 F#
  • 1:57 G#
  • 2:00 F#
  • 2:03 G#
  • 2:06 F#
  • 2:09 C#
  • 2:12 G#
  • 2:15 A#m
  • 2:18 F#
  • 2:21 C#
  • 2:24 G#
  • 2:27 A#m
  • 2:30 F#
  • 2:33 C#
  • 2:39 D#m7
  • 2:45 D#min6
  • 2:47 D#m7
  • 2:50 A#m7
  • 2:53 C#
  • 2:56 G#
  • 3:02 C#
  • 3:05 G#
  • 3:08 A#m
  • 3:11 F#
  • 3:14 C#
  • 3:17 G#
  • 3:20 A#m
  • 3:23 F#
  • 3:26 C#
  • 3:29 G#
  • 3:32 A#m
  • 3:35 F#
  • 3:37 F#maj7
  • 3:37 C#
  • 3:41 G#
  • 3:44 A#m
  • 3:46 F#

Frequently asked questions

What key is Strawberry Wine in?

Strawberry Wine is in C# major.

What chords does Strawberry Wine use?

The core of Strawberry Wine cycles through F#, C#, G#, A#m (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Strawberry Wine?

Strawberry Wine runs at 123 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Strawberry Wine use?

Strawberry Wine follows the I-V-vi-IV progression, played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).

What capo should I use for Strawberry Wine?

Capo 1 and play C major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in C# major.

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