Strong Enough by Sheryl Crow

Key: D · 152 BPM · 3/4

Strong Enough by Sheryl Crow is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5), played as a V-I-IV rotation: A-D-G. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)), played as a V-I-IV rotation in D major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoDA-D-G
Capo 2CG-C-F
Capo 5AE-A-D
Capo 7GD-G-C

Chord chart

  • 0:00 D
  • 0:05 G
  • 0:06 Bm
  • 0:07 A
  • 0:08 D
  • 0:10 G
  • 0:10 Bm7
  • 0:12 A
  • 0:13 D
  • 0:14 G
  • 0:15 Bm
  • 0:16 A
  • 0:17 D
  • 0:24 G
  • 0:24 Bm7
  • 0:25 D
  • 0:28 Bm
  • 0:30 A
  • 0:31 D
  • 0:33 G
  • 0:35 A
  • 0:36 D
  • 0:37 G
  • 0:39 D
  • 0:42 G
  • 0:43 D
  • 0:47 G
  • 0:48 D
  • 0:51 G
  • 0:52 D
  • 0:56 G
  • 0:57 Bm
  • 0:58 A
  • 0:59 D
  • 1:01 G
  • 1:02 D
  • 1:08 Em
  • 1:10 D
  • 1:11 G
  • 1:12 A
  • 1:13 Bm
  • 1:15 G
  • 1:17 A
  • 1:18 Em7
  • 1:19 D
  • 1:20 G
  • 1:22 A
  • 1:22 Bm
  • 1:25 G
  • 1:27 D
  • 1:29 G
  • 1:31 A
  • 1:32 D
  • 1:33 G
  • 1:35 D
  • 1:38 G
  • 1:40 A
  • 1:41 D
  • 1:43 G
  • 1:44 D
  • 1:47 G
  • 1:48 Bm
  • 1:49 A
  • 1:50 D
  • 1:52 G
  • 1:53 Bm7
  • 1:54 D
  • 1:57 G
  • 1:57 Bm7
  • 1:59 D
  • 2:01 G
  • 2:02 Bm
  • 2:03 A
  • 2:04 D
  • 2:06 G
  • 2:07 D
  • 2:11 G
  • 2:11 Bm7
  • 2:13 A
  • 2:14 D
  • 2:15 G
  • 2:16 Bm7
  • 2:18 D
  • 2:20 G
  • 2:21 Bm7
  • 2:22 A
  • 2:23 D
  • 2:24 G
  • 2:25 Bm
  • 2:27 A
  • 2:28 D
  • 2:29 G
  • 2:30 Bm7
  • 2:31 D
  • 2:34 G
  • 2:35 D
  • 2:39 G
  • 2:40 Bm
  • 2:42 Em
  • 2:43 D
  • 2:44 G
  • 2:45 A
  • 2:46 Bm
  • 2:49 G
  • 2:50 A
  • 2:51 Em
  • 2:52 D
  • 2:53 G
  • 2:55 A
  • 2:56 Bm
  • 2:58 G
  • 2:59 A
  • 3:00 D

Frequently asked questions

What key is Strong Enough in?

Strong Enough is in D major.

What chords does Strong Enough use?

The core of Strong Enough cycles through A, D, G (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Strong Enough?

Strong Enough runs at 152 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Strong Enough use?

Strong Enough follows the I-IV-V progression, played as a V-I-IV rotation. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Strong Enough?

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

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