Springsteen by Eric Church

Key: D · 103 BPM · 3/4

Springsteen by Eric Church is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-vi-V progression — variation of the Axis progression: D-G-Bm-A. At 103 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-vi-V progression (Variation of the Axis progression) in D major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoDD-G-Bm-A
Capo 2CC-F-Am-G
Capo 5AA-D-F#m-E
Capo 7GG-C-Em-D

Chord chart

  • 0:27 D
  • 0:32 G
  • 0:34 Bm
  • 0:36 A
  • 0:37 D
  • 0:41 G
  • 0:44 Bm
  • 0:45 D
  • 0:51 G
  • 0:53 Bm
  • 0:54 A
  • 0:55 D
  • 1:00 G
  • 1:03 A
  • 1:04 D
  • 1:09 G
  • 1:11 Bm
  • 1:13 A
  • 1:14 D
  • 1:16 A
  • 1:18 Bm
  • 1:20 G
  • 1:23 Bm
  • 1:25 A
  • 1:27 D
  • 1:30 G
  • 1:32 Em
  • 1:34 A
  • 1:37 G
  • 1:37 D
  • 1:41 G
  • 1:44 D
  • 1:50 G
  • 1:53 Bm
  • 1:55 D
  • 2:00 G
  • 2:02 Bm
  • 2:04 D
  • 2:09 G
  • 2:11 Bm
  • 2:13 A
  • 2:14 D
  • 2:18 G
  • 2:21 Bm
  • 2:22 D
  • 2:25 A
  • 2:27 Bm
  • 2:30 G
  • 2:32 Bm
  • 2:34 A
  • 2:37 D
  • 2:39 G
  • 2:41 Em
  • 2:44 A
  • 2:46 G
  • 2:48 D
  • 2:51 G
  • 2:53 D
  • 3:00 G
  • 3:02 Bm7
  • 3:04 D
  • 3:09 G
  • 3:11 Bm7
  • 3:13 D
  • 3:16 A
  • 3:18 Bm
  • 3:20 G
  • 3:22 Gmaj7
  • 3:23 Em
  • 3:25 A
  • 3:27 D
  • 3:32 G
  • 3:34 Bm7
  • 3:36 A
  • 3:37 D
  • 3:41 G
  • 3:44 Bm7
  • 3:45 A
  • 3:46 D
  • 3:51 G
  • 3:53 Bm7
  • 3:54 A
  • 3:55 D
  • 4:00 G
  • 4:03 A
  • 4:04 D
  • 4:09 G
  • 4:11 Em
  • 4:13 A
  • 4:14 D
  • 4:18 Gmaj7
  • 4:20 G
  • 4:21 Bm7
  • 4:22 A
  • 4:23 D
  • 4:27 G
  • 4:31 A
  • 4:32 D
  • 4:37 Gmaj7
  • 4:39 Bm7
  • 4:40 A
  • 4:41 D

Frequently asked questions

What key is Springsteen in?

Springsteen is in D major.

What chords does Springsteen use?

The core of Springsteen cycles through D, G, Bm, A (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Springsteen?

Springsteen runs at 103 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Springsteen use?

Springsteen follows the I-IV-vi-V progression. It's a variation of the Axis progression.

What capo should I use for Springsteen?

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

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