Mr. Jones by Counting Crows

Key: C · 152 BPM · 4/4

Mr. Jones by Counting Crows is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5), played as a IV-V-I rotation: F-G-C. At 152 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 IV-V-I rotation in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoCF-G-C
Capo 3AD-E-A
Capo 5GC-D-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 Am
  • 0:01 Am7
  • 0:01 F
  • 0:03 G
  • 0:06 Am
  • 0:08 F
  • 0:09 G
  • 0:12 Am7
  • 0:14 F
  • 0:15 C
  • 0:17 G
  • 0:19 Am7
  • 0:20 G
  • 0:25 Am
  • 0:27 G
  • 0:31 Am
  • 0:33 F
  • 0:34 G
  • 0:38 Am
  • 0:39 F
  • 0:41 Dm7
  • 0:43 G
  • 0:44 Am
  • 0:46 F
  • 0:47 G
  • 0:51 Am
  • 0:52 F
  • 0:54 G
  • 0:57 Am
  • 0:59 F
  • 1:01 G
  • 1:04 F
  • 1:06 G
  • 1:10 Am
  • 1:12 F
  • 1:13 G
  • 1:17 Am
  • 1:18 F
  • 1:21 G
  • 1:23 Am
  • 1:24 F
  • 1:26 G
  • 1:29 Am
  • 1:31 F
  • 1:32 Dm7
  • 1:34 G
  • 1:36 Am
  • 1:37 F
  • 1:39 G
  • 1:42 Am
  • 1:44 F
  • 1:45 G
  • 1:48 Am
  • 1:50 F
  • 1:52 G
  • 1:55 C
  • 1:57 F
  • 1:58 G
  • 2:01 C
  • 2:03 F
  • 2:05 G
  • 2:08 C
  • 2:09 F
  • 2:11 G
  • 2:14 C
  • 2:16 F
  • 2:18 G
  • 2:21 Am
  • 2:22 F
  • 2:24 Dm7
  • 2:25 Am
  • 2:26 G
  • 2:27 Am
  • 2:29 F
  • 2:30 G
  • 2:34 Am
  • 2:35 F
  • 2:37 Dm7
  • 2:38 G
  • 2:40 Am
  • 2:41 F
  • 2:43 G
  • 2:46 Am
  • 2:48 F
  • 2:51 G
  • 2:53 Am
  • 2:54 F
  • 2:56 G
  • 2:59 C
  • 3:01 F
  • 3:02 G
  • 3:06 C
  • 3:07 F
  • 3:09 G
  • 3:12 C
  • 3:14 F
  • 3:15 G
  • 3:19 C
  • 3:20 F
  • 3:22 G
  • 3:25 Am
  • 3:28 F
  • 3:32 Am
  • 3:35 G
  • 3:38 Am
  • 3:41 F
  • 3:45 Am
  • 3:47 C
  • 3:48 G
  • 3:51 Am
  • 3:55 F
  • 3:58 Am
  • 4:01 G
  • 4:04 C
  • 4:06 F
  • 4:08 G
  • 4:11 C
  • 4:13 F
  • 4:14 G
  • 4:17 C
  • 4:19 F
  • 4:21 G
  • 4:24 C
  • 4:25 F
  • 4:27 G
  • 4:30 C
  • 4:32 F
  • 4:33 G
  • 4:37 C
  • 4:38 F
  • 4:40 G
  • 4:43 C
  • 4:45 F
  • 4:46 G
  • 4:50 C
  • 4:51 F
  • 4:53 G
  • 4:56 C
  • 4:58 F
  • 5:00 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is Mr. Jones in?

Mr. Jones is in C major.

What chords does Mr. Jones use?

The core of Mr. Jones cycles through F, G, C (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Mr. Jones?

Mr. Jones runs at 152 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Mr. Jones use?

Mr. Jones follows the I-IV-V progression, played as a IV-V-I rotation. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Mr. Jones?

No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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