Slow Dance in a Parking Lot by Jordan Davis

Key: G · 161 BPM · 3/4

Slow Dance in a Parking Lot by Jordan Davis is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a IV-I-V-I rotation: C-G-D-G. At 161 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a IV-I-V-I rotation in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-I-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGC-G-D
Capo 3EA-E-B
Capo 5DG-D-A
Capo 7CF-C-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 G
  • 0:10 C
  • 0:11 Dsus4
  • 0:16 G
  • 0:19 D
  • 0:22 C
  • 0:27 D
  • 0:28 G
  • 0:31 D
  • 0:33 C
  • 0:39 G
  • 0:42 D
  • 0:45 G
  • 0:48 C
  • 0:51 G
  • 0:54 D
  • 0:57 G
  • 1:00 C
  • 1:03 G
  • 1:04 D
  • 1:06 G
  • 1:12 D
  • 1:15 C
  • 1:20 G
  • 1:23 D
  • 1:26 C
  • 1:30 G
  • 1:35 D
  • 1:38 G
  • 1:42 C
  • 1:44 G
  • 1:47 D
  • 1:50 G
  • 1:53 C
  • 1:55 G
  • 2:04 C
  • 2:07 G
  • 2:10 D
  • 2:13 G
  • 2:16 C
  • 2:19 G
  • 2:22 D
  • 2:25 G
  • 2:29 C
  • 2:31 G
  • 2:34 D
  • 2:37 Bm7
  • 2:38 G
  • 2:39 C
  • 2:42 G
  • 2:45 D
  • 2:48 G
  • 2:51 C
  • 2:54 G
  • 3:03 C

Frequently asked questions

What key is Slow Dance in a Parking Lot in?

Slow Dance in a Parking Lot is in G major.

What chords does Slow Dance in a Parking Lot use?

The core of Slow Dance in a Parking Lot cycles through C, G, D (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Slow Dance in a Parking Lot?

Slow Dance in a Parking Lot runs at 161 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Slow Dance in a Parking Lot use?

Slow Dance in a Parking Lot follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a IV-I-V-I rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for Slow Dance in a Parking Lot?

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