Lady by Styx

Key: G · 136 BPM · 4/4

Lady by Styx is written in G 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-C — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 136 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

The progression

This song cycles a 2-chord progression in G major: D-C. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGD-C
Capo 3EB-A
Capo 5DA-G
Capo 7CG-F

Chord chart

  • 0:00 D
  • 0:04 C
  • 0:07 D
  • 0:11 C
  • 0:15 D
  • 0:19 C
  • 0:22 D
  • 0:26 C
  • 0:29 D
  • 0:33 C
  • 0:37 D
  • 0:40 G
  • 0:44 D
  • 0:48 C
  • 0:51 D
  • 0:55 C
  • 0:58 D
  • 1:02 C
  • 1:06 D
  • 1:09 G
  • 1:13 D
  • 1:17 C
  • 1:20 D
  • 1:24 C
  • 1:27 D
  • 1:30 C
  • 1:38 D
  • 1:40 C
  • 1:58 D
  • 2:08 C
  • 2:12 D
  • 2:15 C
  • 2:18 D
  • 2:22 C
  • 2:25 D
  • 2:32 C
  • 2:35 D
  • 2:39 C
  • 2:42 D
  • 2:46 C
  • 2:51 D

Frequently asked questions

What key is Lady in?

Lady is in G major.

What chords does Lady use?

The core of Lady cycles through D, C (2 chords).

What is the tempo of Lady?

Lady runs at 136 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Lady use?

Lady doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: D-C.

What capo should I use for Lady?

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

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