He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones
Key: G · 136 BPM · 3/4
He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5), played as a V-I-IV rotation: D-G-C. At 136 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)), played as a V-I-IV rotation in G 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 | G | D-G-C |
| Capo 3 | E | B-E-A |
| Capo 5 | D | A-D-G |
| Capo 7 | C | G-C-F |
Chord chart
- 0:01 F#
- 0:11 B
- 0:18 C#
- 0:25 F#
- 0:30 C#
- 0:31 B
- 0:32 F#
- 0:39 B
- 0:46 C#7
- 0:52 F#
- 0:56 D7
- 0:59 G
- 1:06 C
- 1:13 D
- 1:20 G
- 1:25 Em
- 1:27 G
- 1:33 C
- 1:40 D
- 1:43 D7
- 1:46 G
- 1:58 G7
- 2:00 C
- 2:07 D
- 2:14 G
- 2:23 G7
- 2:29 C
- 2:36 D
- 2:43 G
- 2:54 G7
- 2:57 C
- 3:04 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is He Stopped Loving Her Today in?
He Stopped Loving Her Today is in G major.
What chords does He Stopped Loving Her Today use?
The core of He Stopped Loving Her Today cycles through D, G, C (3 chords).
What is the tempo of He Stopped Loving Her Today?
He Stopped Loving Her Today runs at 136 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does He Stopped Loving Her Today use?
He Stopped Loving Her Today follows the I-IV-V progression, played as a V-I-IV rotation. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for He Stopped Loving Her Today?
No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.