Unanswered Prayers by Garth Brooks

Key: D · 74 BPM · 4/4

Unanswered Prayers by Garth Brooks is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): D-G-A. At 74 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in D major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

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

Chord chart

  • 0:00 D
  • 0:03 G
  • 0:05 A
  • 0:08 D
  • 0:11 G
  • 0:14 D
  • 0:15 A
  • 0:18 Em
  • 0:19 A
  • 0:21 G
  • 0:23 F#m7
  • 0:24 Bm
  • 0:25 A
  • 0:26 G
  • 0:27 F#m
  • 0:28 Em7
  • 0:29 D
  • 0:31 G
  • 0:32 Asus4
  • 0:34 A
  • 0:36 D
  • 0:39 G
  • 0:42 D
  • 0:43 A
  • 0:44 Bm
  • 0:45 Em7
  • 0:47 A
  • 0:49 G
  • 0:50 F#m7
  • 0:52 Bm
  • 0:53 A
  • 0:53 G
  • 0:55 Em
  • 0:57 D
  • 0:59 A
  • 1:05 D
  • 1:08 G
  • 1:10 A
  • 1:11 D
  • 1:12 A
  • 1:13 Bm
  • 1:14 A
  • 1:15 Em7
  • 1:16 A
  • 1:18 D
  • 1:21 G
  • 1:23 Em
  • 1:26 D
  • 1:28 Bm
  • 1:29 Em
  • 1:31 A
  • 1:33 D
  • 1:36 G
  • 1:37 Asus4
  • 1:39 A
  • 1:41 D
  • 1:44 G
  • 1:47 D
  • 1:49 Bm
  • 1:50 D
  • 1:50 Em
  • 1:52 A
  • 1:54 G
  • 1:55 F#m
  • 1:57 Bm
  • 1:59 G
  • 2:00 D
  • 2:04 Asus4
  • 2:07 A
  • 2:10 G
  • 2:13 F#m
  • 2:14 Bm
  • 2:17 Em
  • 2:18 D
  • 2:20 G
  • 2:22 Asus4
  • 2:25 A
  • 2:28 D
  • 2:31 G
  • 2:33 A
  • 2:34 D
  • 2:36 Bm
  • 2:38 Em7
  • 2:39 A
  • 2:41 D
  • 2:44 G
  • 2:46 E7
  • 2:49 D
  • 2:51 Bm7
  • 2:52 Em
  • 2:54 A
  • 2:56 D
  • 2:57 Bm
  • 2:59 Em
  • 3:00 A7
  • 3:02 D
  • 3:04 Bm7
  • 3:05 Em7
  • 3:07 A
  • 3:08 D
  • 3:12 G
  • 3:13 A
  • 3:15 D

Frequently asked questions

What key is Unanswered Prayers in?

Unanswered Prayers is in D major.

What chords does Unanswered Prayers use?

The core of Unanswered Prayers cycles through D, G, A (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Unanswered Prayers?

Unanswered Prayers runs at 74 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Unanswered Prayers use?

Unanswered Prayers follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Unanswered Prayers?

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

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