You Can Get It If You Really Want by Jimmy Cliff

Key: C# · 129 BPM · 4/4

You Can Get It If You Really Want by Jimmy Cliff is written in C# major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: C#-F#-C#-G#. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving 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-G
Capo 4AA-D-E
Capo 6GG-C-D

Chord chart

  • 0:00 C#7
  • 0:06 C#
  • 0:08 F#
  • 0:10 C#
  • 0:12 F#
  • 0:14 C#
  • 0:16 F#
  • 0:18 C#
  • 0:19 G#
  • 0:21 F#
  • 0:23 G#
  • 0:25 C#
  • 0:27 F#
  • 0:29 C#
  • 0:31 F#
  • 0:32 C#
  • 0:33 G#
  • 0:34 F#
  • 0:36 C#
  • 0:37 G#
  • 0:38 F#
  • 0:40 Fm
  • 0:42 F#
  • 0:44 G#
  • 0:47 C#
  • 0:49 F#
  • 0:51 C#
  • 0:53 F#
  • 0:55 C#
  • 0:57 F#
  • 0:59 C#
  • 1:01 G#
  • 1:02 F#
  • 1:04 G#
  • 1:06 C#
  • 1:08 F#
  • 1:10 C#
  • 1:12 F#
  • 1:14 C#
  • 1:15 G#
  • 1:15 F#
  • 1:17 C#
  • 1:18 G#
  • 1:19 F#
  • 1:21 Fm
  • 1:23 F#
  • 1:25 G#
  • 1:27 G#7
  • 1:29 C#
  • 1:30 F#
  • 1:32 C#
  • 1:34 F#
  • 1:36 C#
  • 1:38 F#
  • 1:40 C#
  • 1:42 G#
  • 1:44 F#
  • 1:45 G#
  • 1:47 C#
  • 1:49 E
  • 1:51 F#
  • 1:55 C#
  • 1:57 E
  • 1:59 F#
  • 2:02 C#
  • 2:04 F#
  • 2:06 C#
  • 2:08 F#
  • 2:10 C#
  • 2:12 F#
  • 2:14 C#
  • 2:15 G#
  • 2:17 F#
  • 2:19 G#
  • 2:21 C#
  • 2:23 F#
  • 2:25 C#
  • 2:27 F#
  • 2:29 C#
  • 2:31 F#
  • 2:32 C#
  • 2:34 F#
  • 2:36 C#

Frequently asked questions

What key is You Can Get It If You Really Want in?

You Can Get It If You Really Want is in C# major.

What chords does You Can Get It If You Really Want use?

The core of You Can Get It If You Really Want cycles through C#, F#, G# (3 chords).

What is the tempo of You Can Get It If You Really Want?

You Can Get It If You Really Want runs at 129 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does You Can Get It If You Really Want use?

You Can Get It If You Really Want follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for You Can Get It If You Really Want?

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

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