Dear Rodeo by Cody Johnson
Key: A# · 144 BPM · 4/4
Dear Rodeo by Cody Johnson is written in Bb major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5), played as a V-I-IV rotation: F-Bb-Eb. At 144 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)), played as a V-I-IV rotation in Bb 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 | A | E-A-D |
| Capo 3 | G | D-G-C |
| Capo 6 | E | B-E-A |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Bb
- 0:20 Eb
- 0:25 Bb
- 0:26 F
- 0:32 Bb
- 0:39 Eb
- 0:45 Bb
- 0:46 F
- 0:52 Eb
- 0:55 Cm7
- 0:59 Bb
- 1:05 F
- 1:05 Eb
- 1:09 Cm7
- 1:12 F
- 1:14 Bb
- 1:15 F
- 1:18 Eb
- 1:18 Bb
- 1:25 Eb
- 1:32 F
- 1:38 Eb
- 1:41 Cm7
- 1:45 Bb
- 1:50 F
- 1:51 Eb
- 1:55 Cm7
- 1:58 F
- 2:04 Eb
- 2:08 Cm
- 2:11 Bb
- 2:14 Cm
- 2:15 Bb
- 2:16 Eb
- 2:18 F
- 2:20 Bb
- 2:27 Eb
- 2:33 F
- 3:00 Bb
- 3:06 Eb
- 3:13 F
- 3:19 Bb
- 3:26 Eb
- 3:32 Bb
- 3:33 F
- 3:38 Eb
- 3:39 Bb
- 3:46 Eb
- 3:52 F
- 3:58 Eb
- 3:59 Bb
- 4:05 Eb
- 4:12 F
- 4:19 Bb
Frequently asked questions
What key is Dear Rodeo in?
Dear Rodeo is in Bb major.
What chords does Dear Rodeo use?
The core of Dear Rodeo cycles through F, Bb, Eb (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Dear Rodeo?
Dear Rodeo runs at 144 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Dear Rodeo use?
Dear Rodeo follows the I-IV-V progression, played as a V-I-IV rotation. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for Dear Rodeo?
Capo 1 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Bb major.