Chattahoochee by Alan Jackson
Key: C · 86 BPM · 4/4
Chattahoochee by Alan Jackson is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation: G-C-F-C. At 86 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a V-I-IV-I rotation in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | C | G-C-F |
| Capo 3 | A | E-A-D |
| Capo 5 | G | D-G-C |
Chord chart
- 0:10 C
- 0:39 F
- 0:41 C
- 0:44 F
- 0:48 G
- 0:51 C
- 1:26 F
- 1:29 C
- 1:32 F
- 1:36 G
- 1:38 C
- 1:49 F
- 1:52 C
- 1:55 F
- 1:59 G
- 2:00 F
- 2:03 C
- 2:06 F
- 2:10 G
- 2:13 C
- 2:29 F
- 2:32 C
- 2:35 F
- 2:39 G
- 2:42 C
- 3:06 F
- 3:09 C
- 3:10 G7
- 3:10 C
- 3:11 F
- 3:15 G7
- 3:18 C
- 3:31 G
- 3:32 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Chattahoochee in?
Chattahoochee is in C major.
What chords does Chattahoochee use?
The core of Chattahoochee cycles through G, C, F (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Chattahoochee?
Chattahoochee runs at 86 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Chattahoochee use?
Chattahoochee follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Chattahoochee?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.