Despacito by Luis Fonsi is played in the key of D at a beginner difficulty level, originally released in the 2010s. It uses 4 chords — Bm G D A — arranged in the vi-IV-I-V progression.
About the vi-IV-I-V progression
The vi-IV-I-V progression is a rotation of the classic four-chord pop pattern that starts on the relative minor. Because it opens on a minor chord and resolves upward, it feels darker and more emotionally weighted than starting on the tonic. It's a favorite of ballads and songs with a melancholic mood.
Playing in the key of D
D major is a bright, ringing key that suits acoustic strumming. D, A, G, and Bm are your main chords, and everything but Bm sits in open position. The Bm barre is the one hurdle for beginners.
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Learn to play Despacito by Luis Fonsi on guitar. It sits in the key of D and uses the vi-IV-I-V progression with the chords Bm G D A.