Prophecies (Koyaanisqatsi) — Philip Glass: piano chords
The full chord chart for Prophecies (Koyaanisqatsi) by Philip Glass, 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 Prophecies (Koyaanisqatsi)
Prophecies (Koyaanisqatsi) by Philip Glass sits in D minor at a slow 62 BPM and moves through 12 chords. The changes come often enough to keep your hands honest — a solid workout once you know your basic triads.
Full chord chart, bar by bar
| Ground: Dm | C | F | Am | D | Bb |
| Theme: F#m | C | F | Am | D | Bb |
| Second Statement: Am | Dm | F | Bb | A | C |
| Organ Entry: C | Bb | F | Dm | Em | A |
| Modulation: Db | Bb | A | C | G | D |
| Third Statement: D | Gm | ||||
| Climax: Bb | Dm | D | Am | A | G |
| Coda: Bb | F | Dm | D | C | Am |
Each cell is one bar. The free player scrolls this chart in sync with the recording and listens to your playing as you go.
Song structure
- 0:01Ground
- 0:46Theme
- 1:26Second Statement
- 2:20Organ Entry
- 4:00Modulation
- 4:54Third Statement
- 5:18Climax
- 6:50Coda
Learn the chords first
If any of these shapes are new, the free chord trainer teaches every chord in D minor — from plain triads to inversions — with real-song exercises. Then come back and play the record.
Quick answers
Is Prophecies (Koyaanisqatsi) by Philip Glass hard to play on piano?
Prophecies (Koyaanisqatsi) 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 62 BPM.
What key is Prophecies (Koyaanisqatsi) by Philip Glass in?
Prophecies (Koyaanisqatsi) is in D minor, at around 62 BPM.
What are the chords in Prophecies (Koyaanisqatsi) by Philip Glass?
The main chords are Dm, Bb, F, Am, C, A, D, Gm and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.