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.

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

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoAA-E-F#m-D
Capo 2GG-D-Em-C
Capo 5EE-B-C#m-A
Capo 7DD-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.