Break Up in the End by Cole Swindell

Key: C# · 86 BPM · 4/4

Break Up in the End by Cole Swindell is written in C# major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a IV-I-V-I rotation: F#-C#-G#-C#. At 86 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a IV-I-V-I rotation in C# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-I-V progression

Play it in other keys

Capo	Shape key	Chords to play
Capo 1	C	F-C-G
Capo 4	A	D-A-E
Capo 6	G	C-G-D

Chord chart

0:03 C#
0:05 G#
0:07 F#
0:11 C#
0:13 G#7
0:15 C#
0:17 G#
0:18 F#
0:22 C#
0:24 G#7
0:26 C#
0:28 G#
0:29 A#m
0:30 F#
0:32 C#
0:33 G#
0:35 C#
0:38 G#sus4
0:40 F#
0:44 C#
0:46 G#7
0:49 C#
0:50 G#
0:52 A#m7
0:52 F#
0:54 C#
0:56 G#
0:57 C#
1:00 A#m
1:01 G#sus4
1:03 C#
1:04 F#
1:08 G#
1:11 A#m
1:12 C#
1:15 F#
1:19 C#
1:25 A#m
1:26 F#
1:28 C#
1:35 G#
1:36 F#
1:40 C#
1:42 G#
1:45 C#
1:47 A#m
1:48 F#
1:50 C#
1:56 A#m
1:57 C#
2:00 F#
2:04 G#sus4
2:07 A#m
2:08 C#
2:11 F#
2:15 C#
2:17 G#
2:18 C#
2:19 G#
2:21 A#m7
2:22 F#
2:24 C#
2:25 G#
2:26 C#
2:28 G#
2:29 F#
2:35 G#
2:38 C#
2:39 G#
2:40 A#m7
2:42 F#
2:43 C#
2:52 F#
2:56 C#
2:57 G#
3:00 C#
3:01 G#
3:03 A#m
3:04 F#
3:05 C#
3:07 G#
3:08 C#
3:15 F#
3:17 C#

Frequently asked questions

What key is Break Up in the End in?

Break Up in the End is in C# major.

What chords does Break Up in the End use?

The core of Break Up in the End cycles through F#, C#, G# (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Break Up in the End?

Break Up in the End runs at 86 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Break Up in the End use?

Break Up in the End follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a IV-I-V-I rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for Break Up in the End?

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