You Had Me from Hello by Kenny Chesney
Key: D · 136 BPM · 4/4
You Had Me from Hello by Kenny Chesney is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5), played as a IV-V-I rotation: G-A-D. At 136 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)), played as a IV-V-I 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 | G-A-D |
| Capo 2 | C | F-G-C |
| Capo 5 | A | D-E-A |
| Capo 7 | G | C-D-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D
- 0:02 A
- 0:03 G
- 0:07 D
- 0:10 G
- 0:14 D
- 0:17 A
- 0:21 Bm
- 0:24 G
- 0:28 D
- 0:31 A
- 0:35 Bm
- 0:38 G
- 0:41 A
- 0:43 G
- 0:45 D
- 0:48 Bm
- 0:52 G
- 0:54 A
- 0:55 D
- 0:57 Dmaj7
- 0:59 G
- 1:01 A
- 1:02 D
- 1:04 Bm
- 1:06 G
- 1:08 A
- 1:09 D
- 1:13 G
- 1:15 A
- 1:16 D
- 1:18 Bm
- 1:20 G
- 1:23 Em7
- 1:27 Asus4
- 1:28 A
- 1:30 D
- 1:32 A
- 1:34 G
- 1:37 D
- 1:41 G
- 1:44 D
- 1:48 A
- 1:51 Bm
- 1:55 G
- 1:56 A
- 1:58 D
- 2:02 A
- 2:05 Bm
- 2:09 G
- 2:12 A
- 2:14 G
- 2:15 D
- 2:19 Bm
- 2:22 G
- 2:24 A
- 2:26 D
- 2:28 Dmaj7
- 2:29 G
- 2:31 A
- 2:33 D
- 2:35 Bm
- 2:36 G
- 2:38 A
- 2:40 D
- 2:43 G
- 2:45 A
- 2:47 D
- 2:49 Bm7
- 2:50 G
- 2:54 Em7
- 2:57 Asus4
- 2:59 A
- 3:01 D
- 3:04 A
- 3:08 Bm
- 3:11 G
- 3:13 A
- 3:15 D
- 3:18 G
- 3:20 A
- 3:22 D
- 3:24 A
- 3:25 G
- 3:27 A
- 3:31 D
- 3:34 A
- 3:35 G
- 3:37 A
- 3:40 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is You Had Me from Hello in?
You Had Me from Hello is in D major.
What chords does You Had Me from Hello use?
The core of You Had Me from Hello cycles through G, A, D (3 chords).
What is the tempo of You Had Me from Hello?
You Had Me from Hello runs at 136 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does You Had Me from Hello use?
You Had Me from Hello follows the I-IV-V progression, played as a IV-V-I rotation. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for You Had Me from Hello?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.