Harvest Moon by Neil Young
Key: D · 108 BPM · 4/4
Harvest Moon by Neil Young is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: D-G-D-A. At 108 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in D major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
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| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | D | D-G-A |
| Capo 2 | C | C-F-G |
| Capo 5 | A | A-D-E |
| Capo 7 | G | G-C-D |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D
- 0:18 Em
- 0:27 D
- 0:36 Em
- 0:44 G
- 0:45 D
- 0:54 G
- 1:03 D
- 1:12 G
- 1:21 D
- 1:30 G
- 1:35 A7
- 1:48 D
- 2:06 Em
- 2:15 D
- 2:24 Em
- 2:32 D
- 2:41 G
- 2:50 D
- 2:59 G
- 3:08 D
- 3:16 Asus4
- 3:21 A7
- 3:24 G
- 3:30 A
- 3:34 D
- 3:52 G
- 4:00 D
- 4:09 G
- 4:18 D
- 4:27 Asus4
- 4:31 A7
- 4:35 Asus4
- 4:40 A
- 4:44 D
Frequently asked questions
What key is Harvest Moon in?
Harvest Moon is in D major.
What chords does Harvest Moon use?
The core of Harvest Moon cycles through D, G, A (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Harvest Moon?
Harvest Moon runs at 108 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Harvest Moon use?
Harvest Moon follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Harvest Moon?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.