Ghost by Justin Bieber

Key: D · 152 BPM · 4/4

Ghost by Justin Bieber 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 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

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.

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

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoDBm-G-D-A
Capo 2CAm-F-C-G
Capo 5AF#m-D-A-E
Capo 7GEm-C-G-D

Chord chart

  • 0:00 D
  • 0:01 Bm
  • 0:02 G
  • 0:04 D
  • 0:07 Bm
  • 0:08 G
  • 0:10 D
  • 0:11 A
  • 0:13 Bm
  • 0:15 D
  • 0:18 A
  • 0:19 Bm
  • 0:22 D
  • 0:24 A
  • 0:26 Bm
  • 0:28 G
  • 0:29 D
  • 0:30 A
  • 0:33 F#m
  • 0:33 G
  • 0:36 Bm
  • 0:36 A
  • 0:38 Bm
  • 0:39 G
  • 0:41 D
  • 0:43 A
  • 0:44 Bm
  • 0:46 G
  • 0:48 D
  • 0:49 A
  • 0:51 Bm
  • 0:52 G
  • 0:54 D
  • 0:55 A
  • 0:57 Bm
  • 0:58 G
  • 1:00 D
  • 1:08 A
  • 1:09 Bm
  • 1:11 G
  • 1:13 D
  • 1:14 A
  • 1:16 Bm
  • 1:18 G
  • 1:18 D
  • 1:20 A
  • 1:23 F#m
  • 1:23 G
  • 1:26 Bm
  • 1:26 A
  • 1:28 Bm7
  • 1:29 G
  • 1:31 D
  • 1:34 Bm
  • 1:36 G
  • 1:37 D
  • 1:40 Bm
  • 1:42 G
  • 1:44 D
  • 1:45 A
  • 1:47 Bm
  • 1:48 G
  • 1:50 D
  • 1:53 Bm
  • 1:54 G
  • 1:56 D
  • 1:59 Bm
  • 2:00 G
  • 2:02 D
  • 2:04 A
  • 2:06 Bm
  • 2:07 G
  • 2:08 D
  • 2:10 A
  • 2:12 Bm
  • 2:13 G
  • 2:14 D
  • 2:18 Bm
  • 2:19 G
  • 2:21 D
  • 2:22 A
  • 2:24 Bm
  • 2:26 G
  • 2:27 D

Frequently asked questions

What key is Ghost in?

Ghost is in D major.

What chords does Ghost use?

The core of Ghost cycles through Bm, G, D, A (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Ghost?

Ghost runs at 152 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Ghost use?

Ghost 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 Ghost?

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