Die a Happy Man by Thomas Rhett

Key: Bm · 172 BPM · 4/4

Die a Happy Man by Thomas Rhett is written in D major. Its chords cycle through the V-IV-I progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: D-Bm-G. At 172 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace. The same chords are equally correct read against D major's relative key, Bm — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.

The progression

This song follows the V-IV-I progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in D major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently III-i-VI in Bm — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the V-IV-I progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoDD-Bm-G
Capo 2CC-Am-F
Capo 5AA-F#m-D
Capo 7GG-Em-C

Chord chart

  • 0:00 D
  • 0:01 Bm
  • 0:03 G
  • 0:04 D
  • 0:07 Bm
  • 0:09 G
  • 0:10 D
  • 0:12 Bm
  • 0:14 G
  • 0:15 D
  • 0:20 G
  • 0:21 D
  • 0:24 Bm
  • 0:25 G
  • 0:26 D
  • 0:29 Bm
  • 0:31 G
  • 0:32 D
  • 0:34 Em
  • 0:35 D
  • 0:37 G
  • 0:37 D
  • 0:39 Em
  • 0:40 D
  • 0:45 Bm
  • 0:48 G
  • 0:49 D
  • 0:50 Bm
  • 0:53 G
  • 0:54 D
  • 0:56 Bm
  • 0:59 G
  • 1:00 D
  • 1:02 Bm
  • 1:04 G
  • 1:05 D
  • 1:07 Bm
  • 1:10 G
  • 1:11 D
  • 1:14 Bm
  • 1:16 G
  • 1:17 D
  • 1:19 Bm
  • 1:21 G
  • 1:22 D
  • 1:25 Bm
  • 1:27 G
  • 1:28 D
  • 1:31 Bm
  • 1:32 G
  • 1:33 D
  • 1:35 Em
  • 1:36 D
  • 1:38 G
  • 1:39 D
  • 1:41 Em
  • 1:42 D
  • 1:46 Bm
  • 1:49 G
  • 1:50 D
  • 1:52 Bm
  • 1:53 Bm7
  • 1:55 G
  • 1:56 D
  • 1:57 Bm
  • 2:00 G
  • 2:01 D
  • 2:03 Bm
  • 2:06 G
  • 2:07 D
  • 2:09 G
  • 2:14 D
  • 2:17 Bm
  • 2:20 G
  • 2:25 D
  • 2:28 A
  • 2:31 Bm
  • 2:34 Gmaj7
  • 2:35 D
  • 2:36 Bm
  • 2:39 G
  • 2:40 D
  • 2:42 Bm
  • 2:45 G
  • 2:46 D
  • 2:48 Bm7
  • 2:50 G
  • 2:51 D
  • 2:53 Bm7
  • 2:56 G
  • 2:57 D
  • 2:59 Bm
  • 3:02 G
  • 3:03 D
  • 3:04 Bm
  • 3:07 G
  • 3:08 D
  • 3:10 Bm
  • 3:13 G
  • 3:14 D
  • 3:16 Bm
  • 3:18 G
  • 3:19 D
  • 3:21 Bm
  • 3:24 G
  • 3:25 D

Frequently asked questions

What key is Die a Happy Man in?

Die a Happy Man is in D major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, Bm, since the two share the same notes.

What chords does Die a Happy Man use?

The core of Die a Happy Man cycles through D, Bm, G (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Die a Happy Man?

Die a Happy Man runs at 172 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Die a Happy Man use?

Die a Happy Man follows the V-IV-I progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for Die a Happy Man?

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

Related songs

Other songs using the V-IV-I progression

Other songs in Bm