Some Kind of Wonderful by Grand Funk Railroad

Key: D · 123 BPM · 3/4

Some Kind of Wonderful by Grand Funk Railroad is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: D-G-D-A. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in D major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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

Chord chart

  • 0:00 D7
  • 0:24 G7
  • 0:28 G
  • 0:32 D
  • 0:40 A7
  • 0:43 G7
  • 0:47 D7
  • 0:49 G
  • 0:51 D7
  • 0:53 G
  • 0:55 D7
  • 0:57 G7
  • 0:59 D7
  • 1:19 G7
  • 1:27 D7
  • 1:35 A7
  • 1:39 G
  • 1:43 D7
  • 1:45 G
  • 1:46 D7
  • 1:49 G
  • 1:50 D
  • 1:52 G
  • 1:54 D
  • 2:18 Bm
  • 2:22 D
  • 2:26 Bm
  • 2:30 D
  • 2:34 Bm
  • 2:38 D
  • 2:40 G
  • 2:44 D
  • 2:48 G
  • 2:52 D
  • 2:56 G
  • 3:00 D
  • 3:03 G
  • 3:08 D
  • 3:11 G
  • 3:16 D

Frequently asked questions

What key is Some Kind of Wonderful in?

Some Kind of Wonderful is in D major.

What chords does Some Kind of Wonderful use?

The core of Some Kind of Wonderful cycles through D, G, A (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Some Kind of Wonderful?

Some Kind of Wonderful runs at 123 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Some Kind of Wonderful use?

Some Kind of Wonderful follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for Some Kind of Wonderful?

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

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