Never Wanted to Be That Girl by Carly Pearce
Key: C# · 152 BPM · 4/4
Never Wanted to Be That Girl by Carly Pearce is written in C# major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-IV-V progression — 50s / sensitive pop feel: C#-A#m-F#-G#. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-vi-IV-V progression (50s / sensitive pop feel) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | C | C-Am-F-G |
| Capo 4 | A | A-F#m-D-E |
| Capo 6 | G | G-Em-C-D |
Chord chart
- 0:15 C#
- 0:18 F#
- 0:21 C#
- 0:25 F#maj7
- 0:28 C#
- 0:31 F#
- 0:32 F#maj7
- 0:34 G#
- 0:38 F#
- 0:39 C#
- 0:44 F#maj7
- 0:47 G#
- 0:51 F#
- 0:52 G#
- 0:54 D#m7
- 0:57 F#maj7
- 1:00 D#m7
- 1:03 F#
- 1:07 C#
- 1:10 A#m7
- 1:13 F#
- 1:16 G#
- 1:20 C#
- 1:22 G#
- 1:23 A#m7
- 1:26 F#
- 1:30 G#
- 1:33 C#
- 1:36 F#
- 1:39 C#
- 1:43 F#
- 1:46 G#
- 1:49 F#
- 1:51 C#
- 1:55 F#
- 1:59 G#
- 2:02 F#
- 2:03 G#
- 2:04 C#
- 2:08 A#m7
- 2:12 F#
- 2:15 G#
- 2:18 C#
- 2:21 G#
- 2:21 A#m
- 2:25 F#
- 2:28 G#
- 2:31 C#
- 2:34 A#m7
- 2:37 G#
- 2:38 F#
- 2:41 G#
- 2:44 A#m
- 2:47 F#
- 2:51 A#m
- 2:54 F#maj7
- 2:57 C#
- 3:00 A#m
- 3:02 A#m7
- 3:04 F#maj7
- 3:07 G#
- 3:10 C#
- 3:13 A#m
- 3:16 F#
- 3:20 G#
- 3:23 C#
- 3:26 G#
- 3:26 A#m7
- 3:30 F#maj7
- 3:33 G#
- 3:36 C#
Frequently asked questions
What key is Never Wanted to Be That Girl in?
Never Wanted to Be That Girl is in C# major.
What chords does Never Wanted to Be That Girl use?
The core of Never Wanted to Be That Girl cycles through C#, A#m, F#, G# (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Never Wanted to Be That Girl?
Never Wanted to Be That Girl runs at 152 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Never Wanted to Be That Girl use?
Never Wanted to Be That Girl follows the I-vi-IV-V progression. It's a 50s / sensitive pop feel.
What capo should I use for Never Wanted to Be That Girl?
Capo 1 and play C major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in C# major.