Amarillo Sky by Jason Aldean
Key: D · 78 BPM · 3/4
Amarillo Sky by Jason Aldean is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution, played as a IV-I-V rotation: G-D-A. At 78 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution), played as a IV-I-V rotation 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 | G-D-A |
| Capo 2 | C | F-C-G |
| Capo 5 | A | D-A-E |
| Capo 7 | G | C-G-D |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D
- 0:01 Dsus4
- 0:05 D
- 0:07 Dsus4
- 0:11 D
- 0:14 Dsus4
- 0:16 G
- 0:17 Gmin6
- 0:18 D
- 0:23 Dsus4
- 0:28 D
- 0:31 G
- 0:37 D
- 0:40 A
- 0:43 D
- 0:45 A
- 0:46 Em
- 0:48 G
- 0:49 D
- 0:51 A
- 0:52 Em
- 0:54 G
- 0:56 D
- 0:57 A
- 0:59 Em
- 1:00 G
- 1:02 D
- 1:05 Em7
- 1:06 G
- 1:08 D
- 1:33 G
- 1:39 D
- 1:42 A
- 1:45 D
- 1:47 A
- 1:48 Em
- 1:50 G
- 1:51 D
- 1:53 A
- 1:54 Em
- 1:56 G
- 1:57 D
- 1:59 A
- 2:00 Em
- 2:02 G
- 2:03 D
- 2:05 A
- 2:07 Em
- 2:08 G
- 2:09 D
- 2:12 A
- 2:13 Em7
- 2:14 G
- 2:16 D
- 2:18 A
- 2:19 Em7
- 2:22 D
- 2:24 A
- 2:27 G
- 2:28 D
- 2:30 A
- 2:32 Em
- 2:33 G
- 2:35 D
- 2:36 A
- 2:38 Em
- 2:39 G
- 2:41 D
- 2:44 Em7
- 2:45 G
- 2:46 D
- 2:49 A
- 2:51 D
- 2:52 G
- 2:53 D
- 2:55 A
- 2:56 Em7
- 2:58 G
- 2:59 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is Amarillo Sky in?
Amarillo Sky is in D major.
What chords does Amarillo Sky use?
The core of Amarillo Sky cycles through G, D, A (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Amarillo Sky?
Amarillo Sky runs at 78 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Amarillo Sky use?
Amarillo Sky follows the I-V-IV progression, played as a IV-I-V rotation. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for Amarillo Sky?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.