Cowboy Casanova by Carrie Underwood
Key: Dm · 117 BPM · 3/4
Cowboy Casanova by Carrie Underwood is written in F major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): Bb-Dm-F. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time. The same chords are equally correct read against F major's relative key, Dm — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in F major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently VI-i-III in Dm — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | E | A-C#m-E |
| Capo 3 | D | G-Bm-D |
| Capo 5 | C | F-Am-C |
Chord chart
- 0:08 Dm
- 0:09 F
- 0:10 C
- 0:11 Bb
- 0:12 Dm
- 0:13 F
- 0:14 C
- 0:15 Bb
- 0:16 Dm
- 0:17 F
- 0:19 Bb
- 0:20 Dm
- 0:25 F
- 0:27 Bb
- 0:28 Dm
- 0:29 F
- 0:31 Bb
- 0:32 Dm
- 0:33 F
- 0:35 Bb
- 0:36 Dm
- 0:41 F
- 0:43 Bb
- 0:44 Dm
- 0:45 F
- 0:47 Bb
- 0:48 Dm
- 0:49 F
- 0:51 Bb
- 0:52 Am
- 0:54 C
- 0:58 F
- 1:00 Bb
- 1:02 A
- 1:04 Dm
- 1:05 C
- 1:06 F
- 1:08 Bb
- 1:10 A
- 1:12 Dm
- 1:13 C
- 1:14 F
- 1:16 Gm
- 1:18 A
- 1:20 Bb
- 1:22 C
- 1:24 Dm
- 1:26 C
- 1:27 Bb
- 1:28 Dm
- 1:29 F
- 1:30 C
- 1:31 Bb
- 1:32 Dm
- 1:33 F
- 1:34 C
- 1:35 Bb
- 1:36 Dm
- 1:41 F
- 1:42 C
- 1:43 Bb
- 1:44 Dm
- 1:45 F
- 1:46 C
- 1:46 Bb
- 1:48 Dm
- 1:49 F
- 1:51 Bb
- 1:52 F
- 1:54 Eb
- 1:56 Dm
- 1:57 F
- 1:59 Bb
- 2:00 Dm
- 2:01 F
- 2:03 Bb
- 2:04 Dm
- 2:05 F
- 2:07 Bb
- 2:08 A
- 2:10 C
- 2:14 F
- 2:16 Bb
- 2:18 Am
- 2:20 Dm
- 2:21 C
- 2:22 F
- 2:24 Bb
- 2:26 A
- 2:28 Dm
- 2:29 C
- 2:30 F
- 2:32 Gm
- 2:34 A
- 2:36 Bb
- 2:38 C
- 2:40 Dm
- 2:58 Bb
- 2:59 Dm
- 3:10 F
- 3:12 Bb
- 3:14 A
- 3:16 Dm
- 3:18 F
- 3:20 Bb
- 3:22 A
- 3:24 Dm
- 3:25 C
- 3:26 F
- 3:28 Gm
- 3:30 A
- 3:32 Bb
- 3:34 C
- 3:36 Dm
- 3:39 Bbmaj7
- 3:40 Dm
- 3:43 Bbmaj7
- 3:44 Dm
- 3:47 Bb
- 3:48 Dm
Frequently asked questions
What key is Cowboy Casanova in?
Cowboy Casanova is in F major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, Dm, since the two share the same notes.
What chords does Cowboy Casanova use?
The core of Cowboy Casanova cycles through Bb, Dm, F (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Cowboy Casanova?
Cowboy Casanova runs at 117 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Cowboy Casanova use?
Cowboy Casanova follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for Cowboy Casanova?
Capo 1 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F major.