Awake My Soul by Mumford & Sons
Key: D · 123 BPM · 4/4
Awake My Soul by Mumford & Sons is written in D 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 — D-G — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in D major: D-G. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | D | D-G |
| Capo 2 | C | C-F |
| Capo 5 | A | A-D |
| Capo 7 | G | G-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D
- 1:06 G
- 1:10 D
- 1:17 G
- 1:21 D
- 1:46 Bm
- 1:49 A
- 1:49 D
- 1:52 Bm
- 1:54 A
- 1:55 D
- 1:57 G
- 1:59 D
- 2:03 G
- 2:04 D
- 2:08 G
- 2:09 D
- 2:13 G
- 2:15 D
- 2:19 Gsus2
- 2:21 D
- 2:32 G
- 2:35 D
- 2:40 G
- 2:44 D
- 2:50 Bm7
- 2:56 D
- 3:03 G
- 3:07 D
- 3:11 G
- 3:15 D
- 3:19 G
- 3:22 Bm7
- 3:26 G
- 3:29 A
- 3:30 D
- 3:34 G
- 3:38 D
- 3:42 G
- 3:46 D
- 3:49 G
- 3:53 A
- 3:53 Bm7
- 3:57 Gmaj7
- 4:03 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is Awake My Soul in?
Awake My Soul is in D major.
What chords does Awake My Soul use?
The core of Awake My Soul cycles through D, G (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Awake My Soul?
Awake My Soul runs at 123 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Awake My Soul use?
Awake My Soul doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: D-G.
What capo should I use for Awake My Soul?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.