Naked as We Came by Iron & Wine
Key: D · 117 BPM · 4/4
Naked as We Came by Iron & Wine is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: D-G-D-A. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
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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| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | D | D-G-A |
| Capo 2 | C | C-F-G |
| Capo 5 | A | A-D-E |
| Capo 7 | G | G-C-D |
Chord chart
- 0:00 G
- 0:00 D
- 0:02 G
- 0:06 D
- 0:08 G
- 0:11 D
- 0:14 G
- 0:27 D
- 0:30 G
- 0:33 Dsus4
- 0:36 G
- 0:38 D
- 0:42 A
- 1:04 D
- 1:08 G
- 1:10 D
- 1:13 G
- 1:15 D
- 1:19 G
- 1:21 D
- 1:24 G
- 1:27 D
- 1:30 G
- 1:32 D
- 1:36 G
- 1:38 D
- 1:40 Em7
- 1:43 D
- 1:46 Asus4
- 1:53 A
- 2:07 Asus4
- 2:09 D
- 2:14 G
- 2:15 D
- 2:18 G
- 2:21 D
- 2:24 G
- 2:32 Dsus4
Frequently asked questions
What key is Naked as We Came in?
Naked as We Came is in D major.
What chords does Naked as We Came use?
The core of Naked as We Came cycles through D, G, A (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Naked as We Came?
Naked as We Came runs at 117 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Naked as We Came use?
Naked as We Came follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Naked as We Came?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.