Traveling Alone by Jason Isbell
Key: D · 129 BPM · 3/4
Traveling Alone by Jason Isbell is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped), played as a vi-IV-I-V rotation: Bm-G-D-A. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)), played as a vi-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 | Bm-G-D-A |
| Capo 2 | C | Am-F-C-G |
| Capo 5 | A | F#m-D-A-E |
| Capo 7 | G | Em-C-G-D |
Chord chart
- 0:02 Bm
- 0:13 G
- 0:17 D
- 0:21 A
- 0:25 Bm
- 0:28 G
- 0:32 D
- 0:37 A
- 0:40 F#m
- 0:44 Em
- 0:47 D
- 0:51 A
- 0:55 D
- 0:58 A
- 1:02 Bm
- 1:06 G
- 1:10 D
- 1:14 A
- 1:17 Bm
- 1:21 G
- 1:24 D
- 1:28 A
- 1:32 Bm
- 1:36 G
- 1:40 D
- 1:44 A
- 1:47 Bm
- 1:51 G
- 1:55 D
- 1:58 A
- 2:02 F#m
- 2:06 Em
- 2:10 D
- 2:13 A
- 2:17 D
- 2:21 A
- 2:25 Bm
- 2:28 A
- 2:28 G
- 2:31 A
- 2:32 D
- 2:36 A
- 2:40 Bm
- 2:43 G
- 2:47 D
- 2:51 A
- 2:55 A#
- 3:01 D
- 3:06 A#
- 3:12 D
- 3:17 A
- 3:21 D
- 3:25 A
- 3:28 Bm
- 3:32 G
- 3:36 D
- 3:40 A
- 3:44 Bm
- 3:47 G
- 3:51 D
- 3:55 A
- 3:58 Bm
- 4:02 G
- 4:06 D
- 4:10 A
- 4:14 Bm
- 4:17 G
Frequently asked questions
What key is Traveling Alone in?
Traveling Alone is in D major.
What chords does Traveling Alone use?
The core of Traveling Alone cycles through Bm, G, D, A (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Traveling Alone?
Traveling Alone runs at 129 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Traveling Alone use?
Traveling Alone follows the I-V-vi-IV progression, played as a vi-IV-I-V rotation. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).
What capo should I use for Traveling Alone?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.