Canon in D chords
The repeating eight-chord bass line is one of the most borrowed progressions in pop music. Loop it and let it build.
- Chords
- 5
- Level
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4/4
How to play it
You need 5 chords: D, A, Bm, F#m and G. The change you'll make most is D to G, so practice switching between those two slowly before playing along.
Each box is one bar of 4/4 time. Strum the chord on the beat, and change when the next box starts. A slash means keep playing the same chord.
Questions
What chords are in Canon in D?
This arrangement uses D, A, Bm, F#m and G.
Is Canon in D easy to play on guitar?
It's a step up, because at least one chord is a barre chord.
Can I play Canon in D with easier chords?
Yes. Put a capo on fret 2 and play C, G, Am, Em and F. It sounds exactly the same.