Annie's Song by John Denver

Key: D · 144 BPM · 3/4

Annie's Song by John Denver 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 5-chord loop — D-G-A-Bm-G — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 144 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song cycles a 5-chord progression in D major: D-G-A-Bm-G. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoDD-G-A-Bm
Capo 2CC-F-G-Am
Capo 5AA-D-E-F#m
Capo 7GG-C-D-Em

Chord chart

  • 0:00 D
  • 0:09 G
  • 0:11 A
  • 0:12 Bm
  • 0:13 G
  • 0:14 D
  • 0:17 Bm
  • 0:18 A
  • 0:19 G
  • 0:21 F#m
  • 0:22 Em
  • 0:23 G
  • 0:24 A
  • 0:29 G
  • 0:31 A
  • 0:32 Bm
  • 0:33 G
  • 0:34 D
  • 0:37 Bm
  • 0:38 A
  • 0:39 G
  • 0:40 F#m
  • 0:41 Em
  • 0:43 A
  • 0:44 D
  • 0:49 G
  • 0:50 A
  • 0:52 Bm
  • 0:53 G
  • 0:54 D
  • 0:55 Bm
  • 0:58 A
  • 0:59 G
  • 1:00 F#m
  • 1:01 Em
  • 1:03 G
  • 1:04 A
  • 1:09 G
  • 1:10 A
  • 1:11 Bm
  • 1:13 G
  • 1:14 D
  • 1:15 F#m
  • 1:16 Bm
  • 1:17 A
  • 1:19 G
  • 1:20 F#m
  • 1:21 Em
  • 1:22 A7
  • 1:24 D
  • 1:28 G
  • 1:30 A
  • 1:31 Bm
  • 1:32 G
  • 1:34 D
  • 1:35 A
  • 1:36 Bm
  • 1:37 A
  • 1:38 G
  • 1:39 F#m7
  • 1:41 Em
  • 1:42 G
  • 1:43 A
  • 1:48 G
  • 1:49 A
  • 1:50 Bm
  • 1:52 G
  • 1:53 D
  • 1:55 Bm
  • 1:57 A
  • 1:58 G
  • 1:59 D
  • 2:00 Em
  • 2:01 A
  • 2:03 D
  • 2:07 G
  • 2:09 A
  • 2:10 Bm
  • 2:11 G
  • 2:12 D
  • 2:15 Bm
  • 2:16 A
  • 2:17 G
  • 2:19 F#m
  • 2:20 Em7
  • 2:21 G
  • 2:22 A
  • 2:27 G
  • 2:29 A
  • 2:30 Bm
  • 2:33 D
  • 2:34 F#m
  • 2:35 Bm
  • 2:37 A
  • 2:38 G
  • 2:39 F#m
  • 2:40 Em
  • 2:41 A7
  • 2:43 D

Frequently asked questions

What key is Annie's Song in?

Annie's Song is in D major.

What chords does Annie's Song use?

The core of Annie's Song cycles through D, G, A, Bm (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Annie's Song?

Annie's Song runs at 144 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Annie's Song use?

Annie's Song doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 5-chord loop: D-G-A-Bm-G.

What capo should I use for Annie's Song?

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

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