Chords in the Key of A major

The key of A major has 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯). Its chords are A · Bm · C♯m · D · E · F♯m · G♯dim, and most songs are built around A · D · E · F♯m.

Chords in A major

Degree	Chord	Type
I	A	major
ii	Bm	minor
iii	C♯m	minor
IV	D	major
V	E	major
vi	F♯m	minor
vii°	G♯dim	diminished
V7	E7	dominant 7th — often used instead of V

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Chords in the key of A major — guitar chord charts for A, Bm, C#m, D, E, F#m, G#dim — All on one image — long-press (or right-click) to save it.

Common chord progressions

I–V–vi–IV (the pop progression)

A E F♯m D

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vi–IV–I–V (emotional ballad)

F♯m D A E

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I–vi–IV–V (50s progression)

A F♯m D E

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Canon progression (Pachelbel)

A E F♯m C♯m D A D E

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Play it easier with a capo

Capo on fret 2 + G major shapes → sounds in A major
Capo on fret 5 + E major shapes → sounds in A major
Capo on fret 7 + D major shapes → sounds in A major

Related keys and scales

Relative key: F# minor — same key signature.

A half step up: Bb major · a half step down: Ab major

Scales: A major scale · A major pentatonic

FAQ

What chords are in the key of A major?

The diatonic chords of A major are A, Bm, C#m, D, E, F#m, G#dim. Most songs revolve around A, D, E, F#m, and E7 shows up often too.

How can I play in A major more easily on guitar?

It's an easy key you can play with open chords. With a capo you can use easier shapes: capo 2 + G major shapes, capo 5 + E major shapes, capo 7 + D major shapes.

How many sharps or flats does A major have?

3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯). Its relative key, F# minor, shares the same key signature.

How do I transpose a song to A major?

Move every chord by the same number of semitones — the progression player has a transpose control. For a whole PDF song sheet, the Buskermate app reads the chords and changes the key in one go.

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