Gone Country by Alan Jackson

Key: G · 123 BPM · 4/4

Gone Country by Alan Jackson is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): G-C-D. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-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

  • 0:00 G
  • 0:02 D
  • 0:03 C
  • 0:04 G
  • 0:06 D
  • 0:08 G
  • 0:10 D
  • 0:11 C
  • 0:12 G
  • 0:13 D
  • 0:14 C
  • 0:15 G
  • 0:17 C
  • 0:18 D
  • 0:19 G
  • 0:21 D
  • 0:22 C
  • 0:23 G
  • 0:25 C
  • 0:26 D
  • 0:27 G
  • 0:29 D
  • 0:29 C
  • 0:31 G
  • 0:33 C
  • 0:33 D
  • 0:34 G
  • 0:36 D
  • 0:37 C
  • 0:38 G
  • 0:40 C
  • 0:41 G
  • 0:44 D
  • 0:45 C
  • 0:46 Em
  • 0:48 D
  • 0:50 Em
  • 0:52 D
  • 0:53 G
  • 0:55 C
  • 0:56 D
  • 0:57 G
  • 0:59 C
  • 1:00 D
  • 1:01 G
  • 1:03 C
  • 1:04 D
  • 1:05 Em
  • 1:09 G
  • 1:11 D
  • 1:12 C
  • 1:13 G
  • 1:14 D
  • 1:15 C
  • 1:16 G
  • 1:18 C
  • 1:19 D
  • 1:20 G
  • 1:22 D
  • 1:23 C
  • 1:24 G
  • 1:26 C
  • 1:27 D
  • 1:28 G
  • 1:30 D
  • 1:31 C
  • 1:32 G
  • 1:34 C
  • 1:35 D
  • 1:36 G
  • 1:37 D
  • 1:38 C
  • 1:39 G
  • 1:41 C
  • 1:42 D
  • 1:43 G
  • 1:45 D
  • 1:46 C
  • 1:47 Em
  • 1:49 D
  • 1:51 Em
  • 1:53 D
  • 1:55 G
  • 1:56 C
  • 1:57 D
  • 1:58 G
  • 2:00 C
  • 2:01 D
  • 2:02 G
  • 2:04 C
  • 2:05 D
  • 2:06 Em
  • 2:10 G
  • 2:12 C
  • 2:13 D
  • 2:14 G
  • 2:16 C
  • 2:16 D
  • 2:18 G
  • 2:19 C
  • 2:20 D
  • 2:21 Em
  • 2:25 G
  • 2:27 C
  • 2:28 D
  • 2:29 G
  • 2:31 D
  • 2:32 C
  • 2:33 G
  • 2:35 C
  • 2:36 D
  • 2:37 G
  • 2:39 D
  • 2:40 G
  • 2:42 C
  • 2:43 D
  • 2:44 G
  • 2:46 D
  • 2:47 C
  • 2:48 G
  • 2:50 C
  • 2:51 D
  • 2:52 G
  • 2:54 D
  • 2:55 C
  • 2:56 Em
  • 2:58 D
  • 3:00 Em
  • 3:01 D
  • 3:03 G
  • 3:05 C
  • 3:06 D
  • 3:07 G
  • 3:09 C
  • 3:10 D
  • 3:11 G
  • 3:13 C
  • 3:14 D
  • 3:15 Em
  • 3:19 G
  • 3:21 D
  • 3:22 C
  • 3:23 G
  • 3:24 D
  • 3:25 C
  • 3:26 G
  • 3:28 C
  • 3:29 D
  • 3:30 G
  • 3:32 C
  • 3:33 D
  • 3:34 G
  • 3:36 C
  • 3:37 D
  • 3:38 G
  • 3:40 C
  • 3:41 D
  • 3:42 G
  • 3:44 C
  • 3:45 D
  • 3:46 G
  • 3:48 C
  • 3:49 D
  • 3:50 G
  • 3:52 C
  • 3:53 D
  • 3:54 G
  • 3:56 C
  • 3:56 D
  • 3:57 G
  • 3:59 C
  • 4:00 D
  • 4:01 G
  • 4:03 C
  • 4:04 D
  • 4:05 G
  • 4:07 C
  • 4:08 D
  • 4:09 G
  • 4:11 C
  • 4:12 D
  • 4:13 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is Gone Country in?

Gone Country is in G major.

What chords does Gone Country use?

The core of Gone Country cycles through G, C, D (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Gone Country?

Gone Country runs at 123 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Gone Country use?

Gone Country follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Gone Country?

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

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