Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves

Key: F#m · 152 BPM · 4/4

Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: G-D-A. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace. The same chords are equally correct read against A major's relative key, F#m — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in A major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently ?-VI-III in F#m — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-IV progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoAG-D-A
Capo 2GF-C-G
Capo 5ED-A-E
Capo 7DC-G-D

Chord chart

  • 0:01 G
  • 0:06 D
  • 0:08 A
  • 0:10 G
  • 0:13 D
  • 0:14 A
  • 0:17 Bm
  • 0:17 Gmaj7
  • 0:19 D
  • 0:23 G
  • 0:26 D
  • 0:27 A
  • 0:32 D
  • 0:37 G
  • 0:39 D
  • 0:40 A
  • 0:42 G
  • 0:44 D
  • 0:47 A
  • 0:48 G
  • 0:52 D
  • 0:54 Asus4
  • 0:56 G
  • 0:58 D
  • 1:01 G
  • 1:05 D
  • 1:07 A
  • 1:09 Gmaj7
  • 1:11 D
  • 1:13 Asus4
  • 1:15 Gmaj7
  • 1:17 Asus4
  • 1:22 Gmaj7
  • 1:24 D
  • 1:29 G
  • 1:31 D
  • 1:32 A
  • 1:34 Em7
  • 1:35 Gmaj7
  • 1:37 D
  • 1:40 C
  • 1:42 G
  • 1:44 D
  • 1:45 A
  • 1:48 G
  • 1:50 D
  • 1:52 A
  • 1:53 C
  • 1:55 G
  • 1:57 D
  • 1:58 A
  • 2:01 G
  • 2:03 D
  • 2:05 A
  • 2:08 G
  • 2:09 D
  • 2:11 A
  • 2:16 D
  • 2:19 Em
  • 2:21 D
  • 2:24 Cmaj7
  • 2:27 Em
  • 2:34 D
  • 2:37 A
  • 2:39 C
  • 2:40 D
  • 2:44 A
  • 2:46 G
  • 2:49 D
  • 2:50 A
  • 2:52 C
  • 2:53 G
  • 2:55 D
  • 2:57 A
  • 2:58 G
  • 3:02 D
  • 3:03 Asus4
  • 3:04 G
  • 3:08 A
  • 3:11 Gmaj7
  • 3:14 D
  • 3:19 G
  • 3:21 D
  • 3:23 A
  • 3:26 G
  • 3:27 D
  • 3:29 Asus4
  • 3:32 G
  • 3:34 D
  • 3:36 Asus4
  • 3:47 D
  • 3:49 Asus4
  • 3:53 D
  • 3:55 A

Frequently asked questions

What key is Slow Burn in?

Slow Burn is in A major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, F#m, since the two share the same notes.

What chords does Slow Burn use?

The core of Slow Burn cycles through G, D, A (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Slow Burn?

Slow Burn runs at 152 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Slow Burn use?

Slow Burn follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for Slow Burn?

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

Related songs

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Other songs in F#m

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