Space Cowboy by Kacey Musgraves

Key: C# · 117 BPM · 4/4

Space Cowboy by Kacey Musgraves is written in C# major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): C#-A#m-Fm-F#. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving 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.

Learn more about the I-V-vi-IV progression

Play it in other keys

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

Chord chart

  • 0:00 C#
  • 0:02 A#m
  • 0:04 Fm7
  • 0:06 F#
  • 0:08 C#
  • 0:11 A#m
  • 0:13 Fm7
  • 0:15 F#
  • 0:17 C#
  • 0:19 A#m7
  • 0:21 Fm7
  • 0:23 F#
  • 0:25 C#
  • 0:27 A#m
  • 0:29 Fm7
  • 0:31 F#
  • 0:33 C#
  • 0:35 A#m7
  • 0:37 Fm7
  • 0:39 F#
  • 0:41 C#
  • 0:43 A#m
  • 0:45 Fm7
  • 0:47 F#
  • 0:49 C#
  • 0:52 A#m
  • 0:54 Fm7
  • 0:56 F#
  • 0:58 C#
  • 1:04 F#
  • 1:06 C#
  • 1:08 A#m7
  • 1:10 Fm7
  • 1:12 F#
  • 1:14 C#
  • 1:16 A#m
  • 1:18 Fm7
  • 1:20 F#
  • 1:22 C#
  • 1:24 A#m
  • 1:26 Fm7
  • 1:28 F#maj7
  • 1:33 A#m7
  • 1:35 Fm7
  • 1:37 F#maj7
  • 1:39 C#
  • 1:41 A#m7
  • 1:43 Fm7
  • 1:45 F#
  • 1:47 C#
  • 1:49 A#m7
  • 1:51 Fm7
  • 1:53 F#maj7
  • 1:55 C#
  • 1:57 A#m
  • 1:59 Fm7
  • 2:01 F#
  • 2:04 C#
  • 2:05 A#m7
  • 2:07 Fm7
  • 2:10 F#maj7
  • 2:12 D#sus2
  • 2:14 Cm7
  • 2:16 Gm7
  • 2:18 G#
  • 2:20 D#
  • 2:22 Cm7
  • 2:24 Gm7
  • 2:26 G#
  • 2:28 D#
  • 2:30 Cm7
  • 2:32 Gm7
  • 2:34 G#
  • 2:36 D#
  • 2:38 Cm7
  • 2:40 Gm7
  • 2:42 G#
  • 2:45 D#
  • 2:46 Cm7
  • 2:49 A#
  • 2:51 G#
  • 2:53 D#
  • 2:55 Cm7
  • 2:57 Gm7
  • 2:59 G#
  • 3:01 D#
  • 3:03 Cm
  • 3:05 Gm7
  • 3:07 G#
  • 3:09 D#
  • 3:11 Cm7
  • 3:13 Gm7
  • 3:15 G#
  • 3:17 D#
  • 3:19 Cm7
  • 3:21 Gm7
  • 3:24 G#maj7

Frequently asked questions

What key is Space Cowboy in?

Space Cowboy is in C# major.

What chords does Space Cowboy use?

The core of Space Cowboy cycles through C#, A#m, Fm, F# (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Space Cowboy?

Space Cowboy runs at 117 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Space Cowboy use?

Space Cowboy follows the I-V-vi-IV progression. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).

What capo should I use for Space Cowboy?

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

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