Country Road by James Taylor
Key: D · 152 BPM · 4/4
Country Road by James Taylor is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): D-G-D. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in D 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 | D | D-G |
| Capo 2 | C | C-F |
| Capo 5 | A | A-D |
| Capo 7 | G | G-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D
- 0:05 G
- 0:07 D
- 0:27 Em
- 0:28 A
- 0:30 Em7
- 0:31 A
- 0:33 Em7
- 0:34 A
- 0:36 Bm
- 0:37 D
- 0:44 G
- 0:46 D
- 1:05 Em
- 1:06 A
- 1:11 Em7
- 1:13 A
- 1:14 Bm
- 1:15 D
- 1:22 G
- 1:24 D
- 1:33 G
- 1:34 D
- 1:37 A
- 1:39 D
- 1:44 G
- 1:45 D
- 2:06 A
- 2:14 Bm
- 2:15 D
- 2:21 G
- 2:23 D
- 2:40 G
- 2:42 D
- 2:46 G
- 2:49 D
- 2:53 G
- 2:55 D
- 2:59 G
- 3:01 D
- 3:05 G
- 3:07 D
- 3:11 G
- 3:13 D
- 3:16 G
Frequently asked questions
What key is Country Road in?
Country Road is in D major.
What chords does Country Road use?
The core of Country Road cycles through D, G (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Country Road?
Country Road runs at 152 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Country Road use?
Country Road follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for Country Road?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.