Ordinary Day by Vanessa Carlton

Key: C · 92 BPM · 4/4

Ordinary Day by Vanessa Carlton is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): C-F-G. At 92 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

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

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

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CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoCC-F-G
Capo 3AA-D-E
Capo 5GG-C-D

Chord chart

  • 0:04 F
  • 0:05 Gsus4
  • 0:07 F
  • 0:09 G
  • 0:11 F
  • 0:13 C
  • 0:20 F
  • 0:23 C
  • 0:24 F
  • 0:25 G
  • 0:27 C
  • 0:28 F
  • 0:29 G
  • 0:30 Am
  • 0:32 F
  • 0:33 Gsus4
  • 0:34 C
  • 0:36 G
  • 0:38 C
  • 0:39 F
  • 0:40 G
  • 0:42 C
  • 0:43 F
  • 0:45 Am
  • 0:47 F
  • 0:48 G
  • 0:50 C
  • 0:51 F
  • 0:54 C
  • 0:55 F
  • 0:58 C
  • 1:03 F
  • 1:04 G
  • 1:05 C
  • 1:06 F
  • 1:08 Gsus4
  • 1:09 C
  • 1:10 F
  • 1:11 Gsus4
  • 1:13 C
  • 1:14 F
  • 1:16 Am
  • 1:18 F
  • 1:19 G
  • 1:21 C
  • 1:22 F
  • 1:23 G
  • 1:24 Am
  • 1:25 Em
  • 1:26 F
  • 1:27 G
  • 1:29 C
  • 1:30 F
  • 1:31 G
  • 1:33 C
  • 1:34 F
  • 1:35 G
  • 1:37 Em
  • 1:37 F
  • 1:39 Am
  • 1:41 F
  • 1:42 G
  • 1:44 Am
  • 1:45 F
  • 1:46 G
  • 1:48 C
  • 1:51 F
  • 1:52 C
  • 1:55 F
  • 1:56 C
  • 1:59 F
  • 2:00 C
  • 2:05 G
  • 2:07 C
  • 2:16 G
  • 2:18 C
  • 2:20 G
  • 2:22 C
  • 2:24 G
  • 2:27 C
  • 2:32 F
  • 2:33 Gsus4
  • 2:35 C
  • 2:36 F
  • 2:37 Gsus4
  • 2:39 C
  • 2:43 F
  • 2:45 Am
  • 2:47 F
  • 2:48 G
  • 2:50 Am
  • 2:50 C
  • 2:51 F
  • 2:52 G
  • 2:53 Am
  • 2:55 F
  • 2:56 G
  • 2:58 C
  • 3:00 G
  • 3:02 C
  • 3:03 F
  • 3:04 G
  • 3:05 Am
  • 3:06 C
  • 3:07 F
  • 3:08 G
  • 3:09 Am
  • 3:11 F
  • 3:12 G
  • 3:13 Am
  • 3:14 F
  • 3:15 G
  • 3:16 Am
  • 3:18 F
  • 3:19 G
  • 3:21 C
  • 3:24 F
  • 3:25 C
  • 3:28 F
  • 3:29 C
  • 3:30 Dm7
  • 3:31 C
  • 3:32 F
  • 3:33 C
  • 3:34 Dm7
  • 3:35 C
  • 3:36 F
  • 3:37 C

Frequently asked questions

What key is Ordinary Day in?

Ordinary Day is in C major.

What chords does Ordinary Day use?

The core of Ordinary Day cycles through C, F, G (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Ordinary Day?

Ordinary Day runs at 92 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Ordinary Day use?

Ordinary Day follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Ordinary Day?

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

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