Canon in D — Pachelbel: piano chords
The full chord chart for Canon in D by Pachelbel, bar by bar in the original key — and a free player that runs the chords in time with the record while you play.
The chords in Canon in D
Canon in D by Pachelbel sits in D major at a slow 68 BPM and moves through 6 chords. The changes come often enough to keep your hands honest — a solid workout once you know your basic triads.
Song structure
- Part 1
- 0:28Part 2
- 0:56Part 3
- 1:25Part 4
Learn the chords first
If any of these shapes are new, the free chord trainer teaches every chord in D major — from plain triads to inversions — with real-song exercises. Then come back and play the record.
Quick answers
Is Canon in D by Pachelbel hard to play on piano?
Canon in D is an intermediate piece: the changes come often enough to keep your hands busy, so it suits a player who already knows their basic triads. It runs at 68 BPM.
What key is Canon in D by Pachelbel in?
Canon in D is in D major, at around 68 BPM.
What are the chords in Canon in D by Pachelbel?
The main chords are D, A, G, F#m, Bm, Bm/F# — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.