Holy Spirit by Francesca Battistelli
Key: D · 96 BPM · 4/4
Holy Spirit by Francesca Battistelli is written in D major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — D-G — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 96 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in D major: D-G. 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-G |
| Capo 2 | C | C-F |
| Capo 5 | A | A-D |
| Capo 7 | G | G-C |
Chord chart
- 0:05 D
- 0:12 G
- 0:17 D
- 0:25 G
- 0:26 D
- 0:39 G
- 0:44 D
- 0:52 G
- 0:53 D
- 1:05 G
- 1:12 D
- 1:19 Gmaj7
- 1:22 Em7
- 1:25 D
- 1:32 Gmaj7
- 1:35 Em7
- 1:38 D
- 1:45 G
- 1:49 Em7
- 1:52 D
- 1:59 G
- 2:05 D
- 2:12 G
- 2:18 D
- 2:25 G
- 2:32 D
- 2:39 G
- 2:45 D
- 2:52 Gmaj7
- 2:53 G
- 2:55 Em7
- 2:58 D
- 3:05 Gmaj7
- 3:07 G
- 3:09 Em7
- 3:12 D
- 3:19 G
- 3:22 Em7
- 3:27 Gsus2
- 3:28 D
- 3:42 Em7
- 3:43 D
- 3:45 Gsus2
- 3:47 D
- 3:55 Em7
- 3:57 D
- 4:02 Em7
- 4:03 D
- 4:09 Em7
- 4:10 D
- 4:12 G
- 4:13 D
- 4:19 G
- 4:25 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is Holy Spirit in?
Holy Spirit is in D major.
What chords does Holy Spirit use?
The core of Holy Spirit cycles through D, G (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Holy Spirit?
Holy Spirit runs at 96 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Holy Spirit use?
Holy Spirit doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: D-G.
What capo should I use for Holy Spirit?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.