Lights by Journey
Key: D · 103 BPM · 4/4
Lights by Journey 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 3-chord loop — Bm-C-D — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 103 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 3-chord progression in D major: Bm-C-D. 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-C-D |
| Capo 2 | C | Am-Bb-C |
| Capo 5 | A | F#m-G-A |
| Capo 7 | G | Em-F-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D
- 0:01 Bm7
- 0:03 D
- 0:05 A
- 0:07 Bm
- 0:08 C
- 0:10 D
- 0:15 Bm
- 0:17 C
- 0:21 D
- 0:23 Bm
- 0:24 C
- 0:28 D
- 0:30 Bm
- 0:31 C
- 0:35 Bm
- 0:37 C
- 0:38 D
- 0:44 Bm
- 0:45 C
- 0:49 D
- 0:51 Bm
- 0:53 C
- 0:56 D
- 0:58 Bm
- 1:00 C
- 1:03 Bm
- 1:05 C
- 1:07 D
- 1:10 Bm
- 1:12 G
- 1:14 D
- 1:17 Bm
- 1:19 G
- 1:21 D
- 1:23 A
- 1:24 Bm
- 1:26 G
- 1:28 D
- 1:31 Bm
- 1:33 C
- 1:35 D
- 1:40 Bm7
- 1:42 C
- 1:45 D
- 1:47 Bm7
- 1:49 C
- 1:52 D
- 1:54 Bm
- 1:56 C
- 1:59 Bm
- 2:01 C
- 2:02 D
- 2:06 Bm
- 2:07 G
- 2:09 D
- 2:13 Bm
- 2:14 G
- 2:16 D
- 2:18 A
- 2:19 Bm
- 2:21 G
- 2:23 D
- 2:26 Bm
- 2:28 C
- 2:30 D
- 2:35 Bm7
- 2:37 C
- 2:40 D
- 2:42 Bm7
- 2:43 C
- 2:47 D
- 2:49 Bm
- 2:50 C
- 2:54 Bm7
- 2:56 C
- 2:57 D
- 3:01 Bm7
- 3:02 C
- 3:04 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is Lights in?
Lights is in D major.
What chords does Lights use?
The core of Lights cycles through Bm, C, D (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Lights?
Lights runs at 103 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Lights use?
Lights doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 3-chord loop: Bm-C-D.
What capo should I use for Lights?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.