Even Though I'm Leaving by Luke Combs

Key: D · 152 BPM · 4/4

Even Though I'm Leaving by Luke Combs is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation: D-A-D-G. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a I-V-I-IV rotation in D major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoDD-A-G
Capo 2CC-G-F
Capo 5AA-E-D
Capo 7GG-D-C

Chord chart

  • 0:01 D
  • 0:04 Gsus2
  • 0:07 Bm7
  • 0:10 D
  • 0:22 A
  • 0:25 D
  • 0:28 G
  • 0:31 D
  • 0:34 A
  • 0:37 Bm
  • 0:39 A
  • 0:41 G
  • 0:44 D
  • 0:45 G
  • 0:47 Bm7
  • 0:48 A
  • 0:50 D
  • 0:51 G
  • 0:53 Bm7
  • 0:54 A
  • 0:56 D
  • 0:57 G
  • 0:59 Bm7
  • 1:00 A
  • 1:02 D
  • 1:03 G
  • 1:05 A
  • 1:08 G
  • 1:10 A
  • 1:11 D
  • 1:13 Gmaj7
  • 1:14 Bm7
  • 1:15 A
  • 1:18 D
  • 1:20 G
  • 1:24 D
  • 1:27 A
  • 1:30 D
  • 1:33 G
  • 1:36 D
  • 1:39 A
  • 1:42 Bm
  • 1:44 A
  • 1:45 G
  • 1:47 D
  • 1:49 G
  • 1:51 Bm7
  • 1:52 A
  • 1:54 D
  • 1:56 G
  • 1:57 Bm7
  • 1:59 A
  • 2:01 D
  • 2:02 G
  • 2:04 Bm7
  • 2:05 A
  • 2:07 D
  • 2:08 G
  • 2:10 A
  • 2:13 G
  • 2:14 A
  • 2:16 D
  • 2:17 Gsus2
  • 2:19 Bm7
  • 2:20 A
  • 2:22 D
  • 2:23 G
  • 2:25 Bm7
  • 2:26 A
  • 2:27 D
  • 2:31 G
  • 2:34 D
  • 2:44 G
  • 2:47 D
  • 2:50 A
  • 2:53 Bm
  • 2:54 A
  • 2:56 G
  • 2:59 D
  • 3:00 G
  • 3:02 D
  • 3:06 G
  • 3:08 Bm7
  • 3:09 A
  • 3:11 D
  • 3:13 G
  • 3:14 Bm7
  • 3:16 A
  • 3:17 D
  • 3:19 G
  • 3:21 Asus4
  • 3:24 G
  • 3:25 Asus4
  • 3:27 D
  • 3:30 G
  • 3:35 D

Frequently asked questions

What key is Even Though I'm Leaving in?

Even Though I'm Leaving is in D major.

What chords does Even Though I'm Leaving use?

The core of Even Though I'm Leaving cycles through D, A, G (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Even Though I'm Leaving?

Even Though I'm Leaving runs at 152 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Even Though I'm Leaving use?

Even Though I'm Leaving follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for Even Though I'm Leaving?

No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

Related songs

Other songs using the I-IV-I-V progression

Other songs in D major

More by Luke Combs