I Want You Back by The Jackson 5
Key: G# · 99 BPM · 4/4
I Want You Back by The Jackson 5 is written in Ab major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): Db-Ab-Db-Fm. At 99 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)) in Ab major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | G | C-G-Em |
| Capo 4 | E | A-E-C#m |
| Capo 6 | D | G-D-Bm |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Ab
- 0:03 Db
- 0:06 Ab
- 0:13 Db
- 0:15 Fm
- 0:16 Db
- 0:17 Ab
- 0:23 Db
- 0:24 Eb
- 0:25 Fm
- 0:26 Db
- 0:27 Ab
- 0:32 Db
- 0:35 Fm
- 0:36 Db
- 0:37 Ab
- 0:42 Db
- 0:45 Fm
- 0:45 Ab
- 0:46 Db
- 0:46 Ab
- 0:52 Db
- 0:53 Ab
- 0:54 Fm
- 0:56 Db
- 0:56 Ab
- 1:02 Db
- 1:03 Fm
- 1:05 Db
- 1:06 Ab
- 1:20 Db
- 1:22 Fm
- 1:24 Db
- 1:24 Ab
- 1:25 Bbm
- 1:26 Ab
- 1:30 Db
- 1:32 Fm
- 1:33 Db
- 1:35 Ab
- 1:38 Fm
- 1:40 Db
- 1:42 Fm
- 1:43 Db
- 1:44 Ab
- 1:48 Fm
- 1:49 Db
- 1:51 Eb
- 1:52 Fm
- 1:52 Ab
- 2:16 Db
- 2:17 Fm
- 2:20 Db
- 2:21 Bbm
- 2:22 Ab
- 2:30 Db
- 2:31 Fm
- 2:33 Db
- 2:34 Ab
- 2:42 Fm
- 2:43 Db
- 2:44 Fm
- 2:47 Db
- 2:48 Ab
Frequently asked questions
What key is I Want You Back in?
I Want You Back is in Ab major.
What chords does I Want You Back use?
The core of I Want You Back cycles through Db, Ab, Fm (3 chords).
What is the tempo of I Want You Back?
I Want You Back runs at 99 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does I Want You Back use?
I Want You Back follows the I-V-vi-IV progression. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).
What capo should I use for I Want You Back?
Capo 1 and play G major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Ab major.