Love Story by Taylor Swift
Key: D · 117 BPM · 3/4
Love Story by Taylor Swift is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): D-A-Bm-G. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)) 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-A-Bm-G |
| Capo 2 | C | C-G-Am-F |
| Capo 5 | A | A-E-F#m-D |
| Capo 7 | G | G-D-Em-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D
- 0:04 Asus4
- 0:08 Bm
- 0:12 G
- 0:15 Asus4
- 0:16 D
- 0:20 G
- 0:24 Bm7
- 0:28 G
- 0:30 Asus4
- 0:32 D
- 0:36 G
- 0:40 Bm7
- 0:44 A
- 0:49 G
- 0:51 A
- 0:53 Bm7
- 0:55 D
- 0:57 G
- 0:59 A
- 1:01 Bm7
- 1:03 G
- 1:04 A
- 1:05 D
- 1:09 A
- 1:13 Bm
- 1:17 G
- 1:19 A
- 1:21 D
- 1:29 G
- 1:33 Bm7
- 1:37 A
- 1:41 Gsus2
- 1:43 A
- 1:45 Bm7
- 1:47 D
- 1:49 G
- 1:51 A
- 1:53 Bm7
- 1:55 G
- 1:56 A
- 1:57 D
- 2:01 A
- 2:05 Bm
- 2:09 G
- 2:11 A
- 2:13 D
- 2:17 A
- 2:21 Bm
- 2:25 G
- 2:27 A
- 2:29 D
- 2:33 A
- 2:37 Bm
- 2:41 G
- 2:43 A
- 2:45 Bm
- 2:48 G
- 2:50 D
- 2:52 A
- 2:54 Bm
- 2:56 G
- 2:58 D
- 3:00 A
- 3:02 D
- 3:05 A
- 3:10 Bm
- 3:14 G
- 3:16 A
- 3:18 E
- 3:22 B
- 3:26 C#m
- 3:30 A
- 3:32 B
- 3:34 E
- 3:40 B
- 3:42 C#m
- 3:46 A
- 3:50 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Love Story in?
Love Story is in D major.
What chords does Love Story use?
The core of Love Story cycles through D, A, Bm, G (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Love Story?
Love Story runs at 117 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Love Story use?
Love Story follows the I-V-vi-IV progression. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).
What capo should I use for Love Story?
No capo needed — D major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.