Takin' Care of Business by Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Key: C · 129 BPM · 3/4

Takin' Care of Business by Bachman-Turner Overdrive is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: C-Bb-F. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoCC-Bb-F
Capo 3AA-G-D
Capo 5GG-F-C

Chord chart

  • 0:00 C
  • 0:02 Bb
  • 0:04 F
  • 0:06 C
  • 0:09 Bb
  • 0:11 F
  • 0:13 C
  • 0:17 Bb
  • 0:19 F
  • 0:21 C7
  • 0:24 Bb
  • 0:26 F
  • 0:29 Cm
  • 0:32 Bb
  • 0:34 F
  • 0:36 C
  • 0:39 Bb
  • 0:41 F
  • 0:43 C
  • 0:47 Bb
  • 0:49 F
  • 0:51 C
  • 0:54 Bb
  • 0:56 F
  • 0:58 C
  • 1:02 Bb
  • 1:03 F
  • 1:05 C
  • 1:09 Bb
  • 1:11 F
  • 1:13 C
  • 1:17 Bb
  • 1:18 F
  • 1:20 C
  • 1:26 F
  • 1:28 C
  • 1:31 Bb
  • 1:33 F
  • 1:35 C7
  • 1:39 Bb
  • 1:41 F
  • 1:43 C
  • 1:46 Bb
  • 1:48 F
  • 1:50 C7
  • 1:53 Bb
  • 1:55 F
  • 1:57 C
  • 2:01 Bb
  • 2:03 F
  • 2:05 C
  • 2:08 Bb
  • 2:10 F
  • 2:12 C
  • 2:16 Bb
  • 2:17 F
  • 2:19 C
  • 2:23 Bb
  • 2:25 F
  • 2:27 C
  • 2:36 F
  • 2:38 Bb
  • 2:40 F
  • 2:41 Bb
  • 2:43 F
  • 2:45 Bb
  • 2:47 F
  • 2:50 C
  • 2:52 Bb
  • 2:54 F
  • 2:56 C
  • 2:59 Bb
  • 3:01 F
  • 3:03 C
  • 3:07 Bb
  • 3:09 F
  • 3:11 C
  • 3:14 Bb
  • 3:16 F
  • 3:18 C7
  • 3:21 Bb
  • 3:23 F
  • 3:25 C
  • 3:29 Bb
  • 3:31 F
  • 3:32 C
  • 3:36 Bb
  • 3:38 F
  • 3:40 C
  • 3:43 Bb
  • 3:45 F
  • 3:47 C
  • 4:12 Bb
  • 4:14 F
  • 4:16 C
  • 4:19 Bb
  • 4:22 F
  • 4:23 C
  • 4:27 Bb
  • 4:29 F
  • 4:31 Cm
  • 4:35 Bb
  • 4:36 F
  • 4:38 C
  • 4:42 Bb
  • 4:44 F
  • 4:45 C

Frequently asked questions

What key is Takin' Care of Business in?

Takin' Care of Business is in C major.

What chords does Takin' Care of Business use?

The core of Takin' Care of Business cycles through C, Bb, F (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Takin' Care of Business?

Takin' Care of Business runs at 129 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Takin' Care of Business use?

Takin' Care of Business follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for Takin' Care of Business?

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

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