I'd Rather Be with You by Joshua Radin

Key: C# · 161 BPM · 4/4

I'd Rather Be with You by Joshua Radin is written in C# major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): C#-G#-A#m-G#. At 161 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)) in C# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1CC-G-Am
Capo 4AA-E-F#m
Capo 6GG-D-Em

Chord chart

  • 0:00 C#
  • 0:01 G#
  • 0:03 A#m
  • 0:04 G#
  • 0:06 C#
  • 0:07 G#
  • 0:09 A#m
  • 0:10 G#
  • 0:11 C#
  • 0:13 G#
  • 0:14 A#m
  • 0:16 G#
  • 0:17 C#
  • 0:19 G#
  • 0:20 A#m
  • 0:22 G#
  • 0:23 C#
  • 0:24 G#
  • 0:26 A#m
  • 0:27 G#
  • 0:29 C#
  • 0:31 G#
  • 0:32 A#m
  • 0:33 G#
  • 0:35 F#
  • 0:36 G#
  • 0:38 C#
  • 0:39 G#
  • 0:39 A#m
  • 0:41 F#
  • 0:42 G#
  • 0:44 A#m
  • 0:45 G#
  • 0:47 F#
  • 0:48 G#
  • 0:50 C#
  • 0:50 G#
  • 0:51 A#m
  • 0:53 F#
  • 0:54 G#
  • 0:56 C#
  • 0:57 G#
  • 0:59 A#m
  • 1:00 G#
  • 1:02 C#
  • 1:03 G#
  • 1:05 A#m
  • 1:06 G#
  • 1:07 C#
  • 1:09 G#
  • 1:10 A#m
  • 1:12 G#
  • 1:13 C#
  • 1:15 Fm
  • 1:16 A#m
  • 1:18 G#
  • 1:19 C#
  • 1:21 G#
  • 1:22 A#m
  • 1:24 G#
  • 1:25 F#
  • 1:27 G#
  • 1:28 C#
  • 1:29 G#
  • 1:29 A#m
  • 1:31 F#
  • 1:32 G#
  • 1:34 A#m
  • 1:35 G#
  • 1:37 F#
  • 1:38 G#
  • 1:40 C#
  • 1:41 G#
  • 1:41 A#m
  • 1:43 F#
  • 1:44 G#
  • 1:46 C#
  • 1:49 F#
  • 1:50 A#m
  • 1:52 G#
  • 1:53 C#
  • 1:55 F#
  • 1:56 A#m
  • 1:57 G#
  • 2:00 F#
  • 2:02 A#m
  • 2:03 G#
  • 2:05 C#
  • 2:06 F#
  • 2:08 A#m
  • 2:09 G#
  • 2:12 F#
  • 2:14 G#
  • 2:15 C#
  • 2:16 G#
  • 2:17 A#m
  • 2:18 F#
  • 2:19 G#
  • 2:21 A#m
  • 2:22 G#
  • 2:24 F#
  • 2:25 G#
  • 2:27 C#
  • 2:28 G#
  • 2:28 A#m
  • 2:30 F#
  • 2:31 G#
  • 2:33 C#
  • 2:36 A#m
  • 2:37 G#
  • 2:40 C#

Frequently asked questions

What key is I'd Rather Be with You in?

I'd Rather Be with You is in C# major.

What chords does I'd Rather Be with You use?

The core of I'd Rather Be with You cycles through C#, G#, A#m (3 chords).

What is the tempo of I'd Rather Be with You?

I'd Rather Be with You runs at 161 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does I'd Rather Be with You use?

I'd Rather Be with You 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'd Rather Be with You?

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

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