Black Horse and the Cherry Tree by KT Tunstall
Key: B · 112 BPM · 3/4
Black Horse and the Cherry Tree by KT Tunstall is written in B major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — Em-D — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in B major: Em-D. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 2 | A | Dm-C |
| Capo 4 | G | Cm-A# |
| Capo 7 | E | Am-G |
Chord chart
- 0:14 Em
- 1:24 D
- 1:26 Em
- 1:28 D
- 1:29 Em
- 1:33 D
- 1:35 Em
- 2:20 D
- 2:22 Em
- 2:24 D
- 2:26 Em
- 2:28 D
- 2:30 Em
- 3:06 D
- 3:09 Cmaj7
- 3:09 Em
- 3:24 D
- 3:25 Em
- 3:28 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is Black Horse and the Cherry Tree in?
Black Horse and the Cherry Tree is in B major.
What chords does Black Horse and the Cherry Tree use?
The core of Black Horse and the Cherry Tree cycles through Em, D (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Black Horse and the Cherry Tree?
Black Horse and the Cherry Tree runs at 112 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Black Horse and the Cherry Tree use?
Black Horse and the Cherry Tree doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: Em-D.
What capo should I use for Black Horse and the Cherry Tree?
Capo 2 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in B major.