Heartland by George Strait
Key: G · 144 BPM · 3/4
Heartland by George Strait is written in G 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 — G-C — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 144 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in G major: G-C. 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 | G-C |
| Capo 3 | E | E-A |
| Capo 5 | D | D-G |
| Capo 7 | C | C-F |
Chord chart
- 0:01 G
- 0:20 C
- 0:21 D
- 0:25 C
- 0:27 G
- 0:28 C
- 0:32 G
- 0:34 C
- 0:35 D
- 0:39 C
- 0:41 G
- 0:44 D
- 0:48 C
- 0:49 G
- 0:51 A7
- 0:53 D
- 0:59 Em
- 1:01 C
- 1:03 G
- 1:04 C
- 1:06 Em
- 1:07 D
- 1:08 C
- 1:09 G
- 1:10 A7
- 1:11 D7
- 1:13 G
- 1:16 C
- 1:20 G
- 1:21 Em
- 1:23 F
- 1:27 G#
- 1:29 A#
- 1:30 D#
- 1:39 A#
- 1:44 G#
- 1:45 D#
- 1:49 A#
- 1:54 C#
- 1:55 G#
- 1:59 D#
- 2:06 Cm
- 2:08 D#
- 2:09 F7
- 2:12 A#
- 2:16 D#
- 2:24 F7
- 2:26 A#
- 2:30 D#
Frequently asked questions
What key is Heartland in?
Heartland is in G major.
What chords does Heartland use?
The core of Heartland cycles through G, C (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Heartland?
Heartland runs at 144 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Heartland use?
Heartland doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: G-C.
What capo should I use for Heartland?
No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.