Realize by Colbie Caillat

Key: C# · 123 BPM · 4/4

Realize by Colbie Caillat is written in C# major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): C#-G#-A#m-F#. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)) in C# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1CC-G-Am-F
Capo 4AA-E-F#m-D
Capo 6GG-D-Em-C

Chord chart

  • 0:00 C#
  • 0:02 G#
  • 0:07 F#
  • 0:10 A#m7
  • 0:11 G#
  • 0:23 F#
  • 0:25 A#m7
  • 0:27 G#
  • 0:31 F#
  • 0:33 A#m7
  • 0:35 G#
  • 0:39 F#
  • 0:41 A#m7
  • 0:43 G#
  • 0:46 C#
  • 0:48 G#
  • 0:50 A#m
  • 0:52 F#
  • 0:54 C#
  • 0:56 G#
  • 0:58 A#m
  • 1:00 F#
  • 1:02 C#
  • 1:04 G#
  • 1:06 A#m7
  • 1:08 F#
  • 1:10 C#
  • 1:13 G#
  • 1:17 F#
  • 1:19 A#m7
  • 1:21 G#
  • 1:25 C#
  • 1:29 G#
  • 1:33 F#
  • 1:35 A#m7
  • 1:37 G#
  • 1:41 F#
  • 1:43 A#m7
  • 1:45 G#
  • 1:48 F#
  • 1:51 A#m7
  • 1:52 G#
  • 1:56 C#
  • 1:58 G#
  • 2:00 A#m7
  • 2:02 F#
  • 2:04 C#
  • 2:06 G#
  • 2:08 A#m7
  • 2:10 F#
  • 2:12 A#m
  • 2:14 G#
  • 2:15 F#
  • 2:18 G#
  • 2:19 A#m
  • 2:20 G#
  • 2:21 C#
  • 2:23 F#
  • 2:27 A#m
  • 2:29 G#
  • 2:31 F#
  • 2:33 G#
  • 2:35 A#m7
  • 2:36 G#
  • 2:37 C#
  • 2:39 F#
  • 2:43 C#
  • 2:45 G#
  • 2:46 A#m7
  • 2:48 F#
  • 2:50 C#
  • 2:52 G#
  • 2:54 A#m7
  • 2:56 F#
  • 3:00 G#
  • 3:02 A#m7
  • 3:04 F#
  • 3:06 C#
  • 3:08 G#
  • 3:10 A#m7
  • 3:12 F#
  • 3:14 C#
  • 3:16 G#
  • 3:17 A#m7
  • 3:19 F#
  • 3:21 C#
  • 3:23 G#
  • 3:25 A#m7
  • 3:27 F#
  • 3:29 C#
  • 3:31 G#
  • 3:33 A#m7
  • 3:35 F#
  • 3:37 C#
  • 3:39 G#
  • 3:41 A#m7
  • 3:43 F#
  • 3:45 C#
  • 3:48 G#
  • 3:53 F#maj7
  • 3:54 A#m7
  • 3:56 G#
  • 3:59 Cm7

Frequently asked questions

What key is Realize in?

Realize is in C# major.

What chords does Realize use?

The core of Realize cycles through C#, G#, A#m, F# (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Realize?

Realize runs at 123 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Realize use?

Realize follows the I-V-vi-IV progression. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).

What capo should I use for Realize?

Capo 1 and play C major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in C# major.

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