Valentine by Kina Grannis
Key: A · 123 BPM · 3/4
Valentine by Kina Grannis is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): A-E-F#m-D. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)) in A 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 | A | A-E-F#m-D |
| Capo 2 | G | G-D-Em-C |
| Capo 5 | E | E-B-C#m-A |
| Capo 7 | D | D-A-Bm-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 A
- 0:04 E
- 0:08 F#m
- 0:12 D
- 0:15 A
- 0:17 E
- 0:20 A
- 0:21 D
- 0:23 A
- 0:25 E
- 0:27 F#m
- 0:29 D
- 0:31 A
- 0:32 E
- 0:34 F#m
- 0:37 D
- 0:38 A
- 0:40 E
- 0:42 F#m
- 0:44 D
- 0:46 A
- 0:50 E
- 0:53 A
- 0:53 F#m
- 0:57 A
- 0:58 D
- 1:01 A
- 1:03 E
- 1:05 F#m
- 1:07 D
- 1:08 A
- 1:11 E
- 1:12 F#m
- 1:14 D
- 1:16 A
- 1:18 E
- 1:20 F#m
- 1:23 D
- 1:24 A
- 1:26 E
- 1:28 F#m
- 1:30 D
- 1:31 A
- 1:34 E
- 1:35 F#m
- 1:37 D
- 1:39 A
- 1:41 E
- 1:43 F#m
- 1:45 D
- 1:46 A
- 1:49 E
- 1:51 F#m
- 1:53 D
- 1:54 A
- 1:56 E
- 1:58 F#m
- 2:00 D
- 2:02 A
- 2:04 E
- 2:06 F#m
- 2:08 D
- 2:09 A
- 2:11 E
- 2:13 F#m
- 2:17 D
- 2:19 E
- 2:21 A
Frequently asked questions
What key is Valentine in?
Valentine is in A major.
What chords does Valentine use?
The core of Valentine cycles through A, E, F#m, D (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Valentine?
Valentine runs at 123 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Valentine use?
Valentine follows the I-V-vi-IV progression. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).
What capo should I use for Valentine?
No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.