Cowboy Take Me Away by Dixie Chicks

Key: C# · 83 BPM · 4/4

Cowboy Take Me Away by Dixie Chicks is written in C# major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: C#-F#-C#-D#m. At 83 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) 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

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1CC-F-Dm
Capo 4AA-D-Bm
Capo 6GG-C-Am

Chord chart

  • 0:00 F#
  • 0:09 C#
  • 0:11 F#
  • 0:20 C#
  • 0:23 D#m
  • 0:24 C#
  • 0:24 F#
  • 0:26 D#m
  • 0:27 C#
  • 0:27 F#
  • 0:29 D#m
  • 0:30 C#
  • 0:30 F#
  • 0:32 C#
  • 0:36 F#
  • 0:38 D#m
  • 0:39 F#
  • 0:41 D#m
  • 0:42 F#
  • 0:43 C#
  • 0:48 F#
  • 0:49 C#
  • 0:52 F#
  • 0:55 C#
  • 0:58 D#m
  • 1:01 C#
  • 1:04 F#
  • 1:07 C#
  • 1:10 D#m
  • 1:13 C#
  • 1:16 F#
  • 1:24 C#
  • 1:27 D#m
  • 1:28 C#
  • 1:29 F#
  • 1:30 D#m
  • 1:31 C#
  • 1:32 F#
  • 1:33 D#m
  • 1:34 C#
  • 1:35 F#
  • 1:36 C#
  • 1:39 D#m
  • 1:40 F#
  • 1:42 D#m
  • 1:43 F#
  • 1:45 D#m
  • 1:46 F#
  • 1:48 C#
  • 1:50 B
  • 1:52 F#
  • 1:53 C#
  • 1:58 F#
  • 1:59 C#
  • 2:02 F#
  • 2:05 C#
  • 2:08 D#m
  • 2:11 C#
  • 2:14 F#
  • 2:17 C#
  • 2:20 D#m
  • 2:23 C#
  • 2:26 F#
  • 2:28 C#
  • 2:31 D#m
  • 2:34 C#
  • 2:37 F#
  • 2:40 C#
  • 2:43 D#m
  • 2:46 C#
  • 2:50 F#
  • 2:52 D#m
  • 2:52 C#
  • 2:53 F#
  • 2:55 D#m
  • 2:55 C#
  • 2:56 F#
  • 2:58 C#
  • 3:02 F#
  • 3:03 C#
  • 3:06 F#
  • 3:09 C#
  • 3:12 D#m
  • 3:15 C#
  • 3:18 F#
  • 3:21 C#
  • 3:24 D#m
  • 3:27 C#
  • 3:30 F#
  • 3:33 C#
  • 3:36 F#
  • 3:38 C#
  • 3:41 F#
  • 3:44 C#
  • 3:47 D#m
  • 3:50 C#
  • 3:53 F#
  • 3:56 C#
  • 3:59 D#m
  • 4:02 C#
  • 4:05 F#
  • 4:07 C#
  • 4:10 D#m
  • 4:13 C#
  • 4:16 F#
  • 4:19 C#
  • 4:22 D#m
  • 4:25 C#
  • 4:28 F#
  • 4:31 C#
  • 4:33 D#m
  • 4:36 C#

Frequently asked questions

What key is Cowboy Take Me Away in?

Cowboy Take Me Away is in C# major.

What chords does Cowboy Take Me Away use?

The core of Cowboy Take Me Away cycles through C#, F#, D#m (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Cowboy Take Me Away?

Cowboy Take Me Away runs at 83 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Cowboy Take Me Away use?

Cowboy Take Me Away follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for Cowboy Take Me Away?

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

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