Lucky by Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
Key: G · 129 BPM · 3/4
Lucky by Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-ii-V progression — doo-wop turnaround (very common in older pop and jazz standards): C-Am-Dm-G. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-vi-ii-V progression (Doo-wop turnaround (very common in older pop and jazz standards)) in G 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 | G | C-Am-Dm-G |
| Capo 3 | E | A-F#m-Bm-E |
| Capo 5 | D | G-Em-Am-D |
| Capo 7 | C | F-Dm-Gm-C |
Chord chart
- 0:15 C
- 0:20 Am
- 0:33 Cmaj7
- 0:35 Am
- 0:37 Dm7
- 0:39 G
- 0:41 Am
- 0:44 Dm7
- 0:46 G
- 0:47 Am
- 0:50 Dm7
- 0:52 G
- 0:54 C
- 0:55 Am
- 0:59 G
- 1:03 C
- 1:04 Am
- 1:06 Em
- 1:08 G
- 1:10 Dm7
- 1:12 Am
- 1:14 G
- 1:16 Dm7
- 1:20 Am
- 1:21 G
- 1:23 Dm7
- 1:27 Am
- 1:28 G
- 1:29 Am7
- 1:30 G
- 1:32 Am
- 1:34 Dm7
- 1:36 G7
- 1:38 C
- 1:39 Am
- 1:43 G
- 1:47 Am
- 1:49 Dm7
- 1:50 G7
- 1:53 C
- 1:54 Am
- 1:56 Dm7
- 1:58 G
- 2:02 C
- 2:03 Am
- 2:07 G
- 2:09 E7
- 2:11 Am
- 2:14 G
- 2:16 C
- 2:18 Am
- 2:20 Dm7
- 2:22 G
- 2:24 E7
- 2:26 Am
- 2:28 Dm7
- 2:29 G
- 2:31 Am
- 2:35 G
- 2:37 C
- 2:39 Am
- 2:41 Dm7
- 2:42 G
- 2:46 Am
- 2:48 Dm7
- 2:50 G
- 2:52 C
- 2:53 Am
- 2:55 Dm7
- 2:57 G
- 3:01 C
- 3:03 Am7
- 3:04 Em7
- 3:07 G
- 3:08 C
- 3:10 Am7
- 3:12 Em7
- 3:15 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Lucky in?
Lucky is in G major.
What chords does Lucky use?
The core of Lucky cycles through C, Am, Dm, G (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Lucky?
Lucky runs at 129 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Lucky use?
Lucky follows the I-vi-ii-V progression. It's a doo-wop turnaround (very common in older pop and jazz standards).
What capo should I use for Lucky?
No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.