Independence Day by Martina McBride

Key: A · 117 BPM · 4/4

Independence Day by Martina McBride is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped), played as a vi-IV-I-V rotation: F#m-D-A-E. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)), played as a vi-IV-I-V rotation 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 capoAF#m-D-A-E
Capo 2GEm-C-G-D
Capo 5EC#m-A-E-B
Capo 7DBm-G-D-A

Chord chart

  • 0:00 A
  • 0:02 D
  • 0:04 A
  • 0:11 D
  • 0:13 A
  • 0:15 D
  • 0:17 A
  • 0:19 D
  • 0:19 A
  • 0:21 E
  • 0:25 A
  • 0:27 D
  • 0:29 A
  • 0:31 D
  • 0:33 F#m
  • 0:35 D
  • 0:36 A
  • 0:37 E
  • 0:39 A
  • 0:41 D
  • 0:43 A
  • 0:45 D
  • 0:47 A
  • 0:49 D
  • 0:51 A
  • 0:53 D
  • 0:55 A
  • 0:57 D
  • 0:58 A
  • 0:59 E
  • 1:03 D
  • 1:03 A
  • 1:05 D
  • 1:07 A
  • 1:09 D
  • 1:11 F#m
  • 1:13 D
  • 1:14 A
  • 1:15 E
  • 1:18 A
  • 1:21 E
  • 1:26 F#m
  • 1:30 D
  • 1:32 A
  • 1:34 E
  • 1:38 F#m
  • 1:42 D
  • 1:46 A
  • 1:48 E
  • 1:50 A
  • 1:52 D
  • 1:54 A
  • 1:56 D
  • 1:58 A
  • 2:00 D
  • 2:02 A
  • 2:04 D
  • 2:06 A
  • 2:10 E
  • 2:14 A
  • 2:16 D
  • 2:18 A
  • 2:20 D
  • 2:22 F#m
  • 2:24 D
  • 2:25 A
  • 2:26 E
  • 2:28 A
  • 2:32 E
  • 2:36 F#m
  • 2:41 D
  • 2:43 A
  • 2:45 E
  • 2:49 F#m
  • 2:53 D
  • 2:57 A
  • 2:59 E
  • 3:01 A
  • 3:03 D
  • 3:05 A
  • 3:07 D
  • 3:09 A
  • 3:11 D
  • 3:13 A

Frequently asked questions

What key is Independence Day in?

Independence Day is in A major.

What chords does Independence Day use?

The core of Independence Day cycles through F#m, D, A, E (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Independence Day?

Independence Day runs at 117 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Independence Day use?

Independence Day follows the I-V-vi-IV progression, played as a vi-IV-I-V rotation. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).

What capo should I use for Independence Day?

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

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