American Honey by Lady Antebellum
Key: C# · 86 BPM · 3/4
American Honey by Lady Antebellum is written in C# major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: C#-A#m-F#. At 86 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in C# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | C | C-Am-F |
| Capo 4 | A | A-F#m-D |
| Capo 6 | G | G-Em-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 C#
- 0:20 A#m7
- 0:25 F#maj7
- 0:28 D#m7
- 0:30 C#
- 0:47 F#maj7
- 0:49 F#
- 0:53 C#
- 0:59 F#maj7
- 1:02 A#m7
- 1:04 F#maj7
- 1:07 G#
- 1:10 F#
- 1:11 C#
- 1:12 A#m7
- 1:15 F#
- 1:21 C#
- 1:32 A#m7
- 1:38 F#maj7
- 1:40 D#m7
- 1:43 C#
- 1:49 F#
- 1:50 C#
- 1:52 A#m
- 1:53 G#
- 1:54 F#
- 1:56 C#
- 1:57 G#
- 2:00 F#
- 2:01 C#
- 2:03 A#m7
- 2:05 F#
- 2:11 C#
- 2:17 A#m
- 2:17 G#
- 2:18 F#
- 2:22 C#
- 2:22 D#m7
- 2:28 C#
- 2:31 F#
- 2:32 C#
- 2:33 A#m7
- 2:35 G#
- 2:36 F#
- 2:38 C#
- 2:39 G#
- 2:41 C#
- 2:42 F#
- 2:43 C#
- 2:45 A#m
- 2:46 G#
- 2:47 F#
- 2:49 C#
- 2:50 G#
- 2:53 F#
- 2:54 C#
- 2:56 A#m7
- 2:57 C#
- 2:58 F#
- 3:03 D#m7
- 3:04 C#
- 3:23 A#m7
- 3:29 F#sus2
- 3:30 F#maj7
- 3:32 C#
Frequently asked questions
What key is American Honey in?
American Honey is in C# major.
What chords does American Honey use?
The core of American Honey cycles through C#, A#m, F# (3 chords).
What is the tempo of American Honey?
American Honey runs at 86 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does American Honey use?
American Honey follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for American Honey?
Capo 1 and play C major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in C# major.