Don't Rock the Jukebox by Alan Jackson

Key: G · 144 BPM · 3/4

Don't Rock the Jukebox by Alan Jackson is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: G-C-G-D. At 144 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-I-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGG-C-D
Capo 3EE-A-B
Capo 5DD-G-A
Capo 7CC-F-G

Chord chart

  • 0:01 G
  • 0:03 C
  • 0:04 G
  • 0:11 D
  • 0:14 G
  • 0:15 C
  • 0:17 G
  • 0:19 C
  • 0:20 G
  • 0:22 D
  • 0:24 G
  • 0:27 C
  • 0:30 G
  • 0:33 A
  • 0:37 D
  • 0:40 C
  • 0:43 G7
  • 0:45 C
  • 0:46 G
  • 0:48 D
  • 0:50 G
  • 0:55 C
  • 0:56 G
  • 1:03 D
  • 1:06 G
  • 1:08 C
  • 1:09 G
  • 1:11 C
  • 1:13 G
  • 1:14 D
  • 1:16 G
  • 1:21 C
  • 1:22 G
  • 1:29 D
  • 1:32 G
  • 1:34 C
  • 1:39 G
  • 1:40 D7
  • 1:42 G7
  • 1:45 C
  • 1:48 G
  • 1:52 A7
  • 1:55 D
  • 1:58 C
  • 2:01 G
  • 2:03 C
  • 2:05 G
  • 2:06 D
  • 2:08 G
  • 2:13 C
  • 2:14 G
  • 2:21 D
  • 2:24 G
  • 2:26 C
  • 2:27 G
  • 2:29 C
  • 2:31 G
  • 2:32 D
  • 2:34 G
  • 2:35 C
  • 2:37 G
  • 2:39 D
  • 2:40 G
  • 2:41 C
  • 2:42 G7

Frequently asked questions

What key is Don't Rock the Jukebox in?

Don't Rock the Jukebox is in G major.

What chords does Don't Rock the Jukebox use?

The core of Don't Rock the Jukebox cycles through G, C, D (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Don't Rock the Jukebox?

Don't Rock the Jukebox runs at 144 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Don't Rock the Jukebox use?

Don't Rock the Jukebox follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for Don't Rock the Jukebox?

No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.