Drunk on a Plane by Dierks Bentley

Key: A · 103 BPM · 4/4

Drunk on a Plane by Dierks Bentley is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-IV-V progression — 50s / sensitive pop feel, played as a vi-IV-V-I rotation: F#m-D-E-A. At 103 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-vi-IV-V progression (50s / sensitive pop feel), played as a vi-IV-V-I rotation in A major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoAF#m-D-E-A
Capo 2GEm-C-D-G
Capo 5EC#m-A-B-E
Capo 7DBm-G-A-D

Chord chart

  • 0:38 A
  • 0:39 D
  • 0:41 A
  • 0:44 D
  • 0:45 A
  • 0:48 D
  • 0:50 A
  • 0:53 D
  • 0:55 F#m7
  • 0:57 E
  • 1:00 D
  • 1:02 E
  • 1:04 A
  • 1:06 D
  • 1:09 A
  • 1:11 D
  • 1:14 F#m7
  • 1:16 E
  • 1:18 D
  • 1:20 E
  • 1:23 A
  • 1:25 D
  • 1:27 F#m
  • 1:30 D
  • 1:32 E
  • 1:32 A
  • 1:35 D
  • 1:37 F#m
  • 1:39 D
  • 1:41 E
  • 1:41 A
  • 1:44 F#m
  • 1:46 D
  • 1:48 E
  • 1:51 A
  • 1:53 F#m
  • 1:55 D
  • 1:58 E
  • 2:00 A
  • 2:02 D
  • 2:05 A
  • 2:07 D
  • 2:09 A
  • 2:12 D
  • 2:14 A
  • 2:16 D
  • 2:19 F#m7
  • 2:21 E
  • 2:23 D
  • 2:26 E
  • 2:27 A
  • 2:30 D
  • 2:33 F#m
  • 2:35 D
  • 2:37 E
  • 2:37 A
  • 2:40 D
  • 2:42 F#m
  • 2:44 D
  • 2:46 E
  • 2:47 A
  • 2:49 F#m
  • 2:51 D
  • 2:54 E
  • 2:56 A
  • 2:58 F#m
  • 3:01 D
  • 3:03 E
  • 3:05 F#m
  • 3:08 D
  • 3:10 A
  • 3:12 E
  • 3:15 F#m
  • 3:17 D
  • 3:19 A
  • 3:22 E
  • 3:26 A
  • 3:36 F#m7
  • 3:38 E
  • 3:40 D
  • 3:43 E
  • 3:45 A
  • 3:47 D
  • 3:50 F#m
  • 3:52 D
  • 3:54 E
  • 3:54 A
  • 3:56 D
  • 3:59 F#m
  • 4:01 D
  • 4:03 E
  • 4:04 A
  • 4:06 F#m
  • 4:08 D
  • 4:10 E
  • 4:13 A
  • 4:15 F#m
  • 4:18 D
  • 4:20 E
  • 4:22 A
  • 4:25 D
  • 4:27 A
  • 4:29 D
  • 4:31 A
  • 4:34 D
  • 4:36 A
  • 4:39 D
  • 4:41 A

Frequently asked questions

What key is Drunk on a Plane in?

Drunk on a Plane is in A major.

What chords does Drunk on a Plane use?

The core of Drunk on a Plane cycles through F#m, D, E, A (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Drunk on a Plane?

Drunk on a Plane runs at 103 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Drunk on a Plane use?

Drunk on a Plane follows the I-vi-IV-V progression, played as a vi-IV-V-I rotation. It's a 50s / sensitive pop feel.

What capo should I use for Drunk on a Plane?

No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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