Redneck Woman by Gretchen Wilson

Key: F# · 92 BPM · 4/4

Redneck Woman by Gretchen Wilson is written in F# major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: F#-B-F#-C#. At 92 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in F# 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 2EE-A-B
Capo 4DD-G-A
Capo 6CC-F-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 F#
  • 0:18 F#7
  • 0:23 B7
  • 0:29 F#7
  • 0:34 C#7
  • 0:39 B
  • 0:44 F#
  • 0:54 B
  • 1:00 F#
  • 1:05 C#7
  • 1:10 B
  • 1:15 F#7
  • 1:31 B
  • 1:36 F#7
  • 1:41 C#7
  • 1:46 B
  • 1:52 F#
  • 2:02 B
  • 2:07 F#
  • 2:12 C#7
  • 2:18 B
  • 2:23 F#
  • 2:25 B
  • 2:31 F#
  • 2:33 B
  • 2:40 C#
  • 2:41 F#
  • 2:52 B
  • 2:57 F#
  • 3:02 C#7
  • 3:07 B
  • 3:12 F#

Frequently asked questions

What key is Redneck Woman in?

Redneck Woman is in F# major.

What chords does Redneck Woman use?

The core of Redneck Woman cycles through F#, B, C# (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Redneck Woman?

Redneck Woman runs at 92 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Redneck Woman use?

Redneck Woman follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for Redneck Woman?

Capo 2 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F# major.

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