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.
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
- 0:00 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.