Nashville Cats by Del McCoury
Key: D · 108 BPM · 4/4
Nashville Cats by Del McCoury is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation: D-A-D-G. At 108 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a I-V-I-IV 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 | D-A-G |
| Capo 2 | C | C-G-F |
| Capo 5 | A | A-E-D |
| Capo 7 | G | G-D-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D
- 0:06 G
- 0:09 A
- 0:11 D
- 0:36 A
- 0:41 D
- 0:45 G
- 0:47 A
- 0:50 D
- 1:14 A
- 1:18 D
- 1:22 G
- 1:25 A
- 1:27 D
- 1:33 A
- 1:38 D
- 1:42 A
- 1:47 D
- 2:13 G
- 2:15 D
- 2:18 A
- 2:21 D
- 2:26 G
- 2:28 D
- 2:31 A
- 2:34 D
- 2:41 A
- 2:45 D
- 2:49 G
- 2:51 A
- 2:54 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is Nashville Cats in?
Nashville Cats is in D major.
What chords does Nashville Cats use?
The core of Nashville Cats cycles through D, A, G (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Nashville Cats?
Nashville Cats runs at 108 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Nashville Cats use?
Nashville Cats follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Nashville Cats?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.