Chords in the Key of D major

The key of D major has 2 sharps (F♯, C♯). Its chords are D · Em · F♯m · G · A · Bm · C♯dim, and most songs are built around D · G · A · Bm.

Chords in D major

Degree	Chord	Type
I	D	major
ii	Em	minor
iii	F♯m	minor
IV	G	major
V	A	major
vi	Bm	minor
vii°	C♯dim	diminished
V7	A7	dominant 7th — often used instead of V

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

Common chord progressions

I–V–vi–IV (the pop progression)

D A Bm G

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vi–IV–I–V (emotional ballad)

Bm G D A

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I–vi–IV–V (50s progression)

D Bm G A

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Canon progression (Pachelbel)

D A Bm F♯m G D G A

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Play it easier with a capo

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

Related keys and scales

Relative key: B minor — same key signature.

A half step up: Eb major · a half step down: Db major

Scales: D major scale · D major pentatonic

FAQ

What chords are in the key of D major?

The diatonic chords of D major are D, Em, F#m, G, A, Bm, C#dim. Most songs revolve around D, G, A, Bm, and A7 shows up often too.

How can I play in D 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 + C major shapes, capo 5 + A major shapes, capo 7 + G major shapes.

How many sharps or flats does D major have?

2 sharps (F♯, C♯). Its relative key, B minor, shares the same key signature.

How do I transpose a song to D 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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