The Stable Song by Gregory Alan Isakov

Key: D · 136 BPM · 3/4

The Stable Song by Gregory Alan Isakov 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 — G-D — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 136 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song cycles a 2-chord progression in D major: G-D. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoDG-D
Capo 2CF-C
Capo 5AD-A
Capo 7GC-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 G
  • 0:03 D
  • 0:05 A
  • 0:07 G
  • 0:10 D
  • 0:16 G
  • 0:17 D
  • 0:23 G
  • 0:27 D
  • 0:28 A
  • 0:29 Bm
  • 0:29 G
  • 0:33 D
  • 0:36 G
  • 0:39 D
  • 0:40 A
  • 0:41 Bm
  • 0:42 G
  • 0:45 D
  • 0:48 G
  • 0:51 D
  • 0:54 G
  • 0:57 D
  • 1:00 G
  • 1:03 D
  • 1:05 Bm
  • 1:06 G
  • 1:09 D
  • 1:12 G
  • 1:13 D
  • 1:16 G
  • 1:18 D
  • 1:19 G
  • 1:23 D
  • 1:23 A
  • 1:24 Bm
  • 1:25 G
  • 1:30 D
  • 1:31 G
  • 1:34 D
  • 1:36 Bm
  • 1:37 G
  • 1:40 D
  • 1:48 G
  • 1:51 D
  • 1:53 A
  • 1:55 G
  • 1:58 D
  • 2:00 A
  • 2:02 D
  • 2:09 F#m
  • 2:12 G
  • 2:16 D
  • 2:23 F#m
  • 2:26 G
  • 2:30 D
  • 2:33 A
  • 2:37 D
  • 2:39 G
  • 2:43 D
  • 2:44 A
  • 2:45 G
  • 2:49 D
  • 2:51 G
  • 2:55 D
  • 2:56 A
  • 2:57 G
  • 3:03 D
  • 3:10 F#m
  • 3:11 F#m7
  • 3:13 G
  • 3:17 D
  • 3:19 G
  • 3:20 D
  • 3:24 F#m
  • 3:27 G
  • 3:31 D
  • 3:34 A
  • 3:37 G
  • 3:41 D
  • 3:43 A
  • 3:45 G
  • 3:48 D
  • 3:50 A
  • 3:51 D
  • 4:01 G
  • 4:05 D
  • 4:05 A
  • 4:06 Bm
  • 4:07 G
  • 4:10 D
  • 4:13 G
  • 4:17 D
  • 4:18 A
  • 4:19 Bm
  • 4:19 G
  • 4:22 D
  • 4:30 Bm
  • 4:32 A
  • 4:32 G
  • 4:36 D
  • 4:37 A
  • 4:38 Bm
  • 4:39 G
  • 4:42 Bm
  • 4:44 A
  • 4:45 G
  • 4:48 D
  • 4:51 G
  • 4:53 D
  • 5:01 G
  • 5:03 D
  • 5:04 G
  • 5:07 D
  • 5:08 A
  • 5:10 G
  • 5:15 D
  • 5:16 G
  • 5:19 D
  • 5:20 A
  • 5:22 G
  • 5:26 D
  • 5:26 A
  • 5:28 G
  • 5:31 D
  • 5:34 G
  • 5:38 D
  • 5:40 G
  • 5:44 D
  • 5:46 G
  • 5:50 D
  • 5:53 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is The Stable Song in?

The Stable Song is in D major.

What chords does The Stable Song use?

The core of The Stable Song cycles through G, D (2 chords).

What is the tempo of The Stable Song?

The Stable Song runs at 136 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does The Stable Song use?

The Stable Song doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: G-D.

What capo should I use for The Stable Song?

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

Related songs

Other songs in D major