Long Ride Home by Patty Griffin
Key: F# · 96 BPM · 4/4
Long Ride Home by Patty Griffin is written in F# major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: F#-B-F#-C#. At 96 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in F# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 2 | E | E-A-B |
| Capo 4 | D | D-G-A |
| Capo 6 | C | C-F-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 F#
- 0:24 B
- 0:29 F#
- 0:33 C#
- 0:37 B
- 0:38 F#
- 0:39 C#
- 0:42 B
- 0:43 C#
- 0:47 B
- 0:48 F#
- 0:49 B
- 0:51 F#
- 0:52 C#
- 0:54 B
- 0:56 F#
- 0:59 B
- 1:02 F#
- 1:04 B
- 1:07 D#m
- 1:09 C#
- 1:12 F#
- 1:32 B
- 1:37 F#
- 1:42 C#
- 1:45 B
- 1:46 F#
- 1:47 C#
- 1:50 B
- 1:51 C#
- 1:55 B
- 2:00 C#
- 2:02 B
- 2:05 F#
- 2:08 B
- 2:10 F#
- 2:13 B
- 2:15 D#m
- 2:18 C#
- 2:20 F#
- 2:25 B
- 2:28 F#
- 2:30 B
- 2:33 C#
- 2:35 B
- 2:38 D#m
- 2:40 C#
- 2:45 B
- 2:48 F#
- 2:50 B
- 2:53 F#
- 2:55 B
- 2:58 D#m
- 3:00 C#
- 3:03 B
- 3:05 C#
- 3:08 B
- 3:13 F#
Frequently asked questions
What key is Long Ride Home in?
Long Ride Home is in F# major.
What chords does Long Ride Home use?
The core of Long Ride Home cycles through F#, B, C# (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Long Ride Home?
Long Ride Home runs at 96 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Long Ride Home use?
Long Ride Home follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Long Ride Home?
Capo 2 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F# major.