Wanted by Hunter Hayes
Key: C · 86 BPM · 4/4
Wanted by Hunter Hayes is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution, played as a V-IV-I rotation: G-F-C. At 86 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution), played as a V-IV-I rotation in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | C | G-F-C |
| Capo 3 | A | E-D-A |
| Capo 5 | G | D-C-G |
Chord chart
- 0:01 F
- 0:02 C
- 0:18 F
- 0:19 C
- 0:57 Am
- 0:58 G
- 1:00 F
- 1:01 C
- 1:03 Am
- 1:04 G
- 1:06 F
- 1:07 C
- 1:09 Am
- 1:10 C
- 1:11 F
- 1:12 C
- 1:14 Am
- 1:15 G
- 1:17 F
- 1:18 C
- 1:20 Am
- 1:21 G
- 1:23 F
- 1:26 C
- 1:31 F
- 1:32 C
- 1:37 F
- 1:38 C
- 1:40 Dm7
- 1:41 C
- 1:54 Am
- 1:55 G
- 1:57 F
- 1:57 C
- 1:59 Am7
- 2:00 G
- 2:02 F
- 2:03 C
- 2:05 Am
- 2:06 G
- 2:08 F
- 2:09 C
- 2:11 Am
- 2:12 G
- 2:13 F
- 2:14 C
- 2:16 Am
- 2:17 G
- 2:19 F
- 2:22 Dm
- 2:25 C
- 2:28 F
- 2:30 C
- 2:30 Dm
- 2:33 C
- 2:36 F
- 2:39 G
- 2:42 C
- 2:47 G
- 2:50 F
- 2:56 Am7
- 2:57 G
- 2:59 F
- 3:00 C
- 3:01 Am
- 3:03 G
- 3:04 F
- 3:05 C
- 3:07 Am
- 3:08 G
- 3:10 F
- 3:11 C
- 3:13 Am7
- 3:14 G
- 3:15 F
- 3:17 C
- 3:18 Am
- 3:19 G
- 3:21 F
- 3:22 C
- 3:24 Am
- 3:25 G
- 3:27 F
- 3:32 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Wanted in?
Wanted is in C major.
What chords does Wanted use?
The core of Wanted cycles through G, F, C (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Wanted?
Wanted runs at 86 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Wanted use?
Wanted follows the I-V-IV progression, played as a V-IV-I rotation. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for Wanted?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.