Good Hearted Woman by Waylon Jennings

Key: A · 103 BPM · 4/4

Good Hearted Woman by Waylon Jennings is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): D-G-A. At 103 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in A 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 capoAD-G-A
Capo 2GC-F-G
Capo 5EA-D-E
Capo 7DG-C-D

Chord chart

  • 0:00 D
  • 0:14 G
  • 0:19 A
  • 0:24 D
  • 0:33 G
  • 0:38 A
  • 0:43 D
  • 0:52 G
  • 0:57 A7
  • 1:01 D
  • 1:11 G
  • 1:15 A
  • 1:20 D
  • 1:29 G
  • 1:34 A
  • 1:39 D
  • 1:48 G
  • 1:53 A
  • 1:58 D
  • 2:02 E
  • 2:07 A
  • 2:11 B
  • 2:16 E
  • 2:25 A
  • 2:30 B
  • 2:34 E
  • 2:43 A
  • 2:48 B7
  • 2:52 E

Frequently asked questions

What key is Good Hearted Woman in?

Good Hearted Woman is in A major.

What chords does Good Hearted Woman use?

The core of Good Hearted Woman cycles through D, G, A (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Good Hearted Woman?

Good Hearted Woman runs at 103 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Good Hearted Woman use?

Good Hearted Woman follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Good Hearted Woman?

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