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.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | G | G-C-D |
| Capo 3 | E | E-A-B |
| Capo 5 | D | D-G-A |
| Capo 7 | C | C-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.