Jackson by Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash
Key: Fm · 129 BPM · 4/4
Jackson by Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash sits in Fm, giving it a darker, more unresolved color than a major-key song would have. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 5-chord loop — C-F-C-F-G — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 5-chord progression in Fm: C-F-C-F-G. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | Em | B-E-F# |
| Capo 3 | Dm | A-D-E |
Chord chart
- 0:00 C
- 0:22 F
- 0:26 C
- 0:29 F
- 0:31 G
- 0:33 C
- 0:50 F
- 0:53 C
- 0:56 F
- 0:58 G
- 1:00 C
- 1:17 F
- 1:20 C
- 1:24 F
- 1:26 G
- 1:28 C
- 1:45 F
- 1:49 C
- 1:52 F
- 1:54 G
- 1:56 C
- 2:15 F
- 2:19 C
- 2:22 F
- 2:24 G
- 2:26 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Jackson in?
Jackson is in Fm.
What chords does Jackson use?
The core of Jackson cycles through C, F, G (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Jackson?
Jackson runs at 129 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Jackson use?
Jackson doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 5-chord loop: C-F-C-F-G.
What capo should I use for Jackson?
Capo 1 and play Em shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Fm.