Brother Jukebox by Mark Chesnutt

Key: C# · 144 BPM · 4/4

Brother Jukebox by Mark Chesnutt is written in C# major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation: G#-C#-F#-C#. At 144 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a V-I-IV-I rotation 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 1CG-C-F
Capo 4AE-A-D
Capo 6GD-G-C

Chord chart

  • 0:01 C#
  • 0:10 A#m
  • 0:11 Fm
  • 0:13 G#
  • 0:15 C#
  • 0:18 F#
  • 0:22 C#
  • 0:23 G#
  • 0:25 C#
  • 0:30 G#
  • 0:32 C#
  • 0:37 F#
  • 0:38 C#
  • 0:42 F#
  • 0:43 G#
  • 0:45 A#m
  • 0:47 F#
  • 0:49 C#
  • 0:50 G#
  • 0:52 C#
  • 1:04 A#m
  • 1:05 Fm7
  • 1:07 G#
  • 1:09 C#
  • 1:12 F#
  • 1:16 C#
  • 1:17 G#
  • 1:19 C#
  • 1:24 G#
  • 1:26 C#
  • 1:31 G#
  • 1:33 C#
  • 1:38 F#
  • 1:40 C#
  • 1:43 F#
  • 1:45 G#
  • 1:46 A#m
  • 1:48 F#
  • 1:50 C#
  • 1:51 G#
  • 1:53 C#
  • 1:59 F#
  • 2:00 C#
  • 2:05 A#m
  • 2:07 Fm7
  • 2:08 G#
  • 2:10 C#
  • 2:14 F#
  • 2:17 C#
  • 2:19 G#
  • 2:20 C#
  • 2:31 G#
  • 2:32 A#m
  • 2:34 Fm
  • 2:35 G#
  • 2:37 C#
  • 2:41 F#
  • 2:44 C#
  • 2:46 G#
  • 2:48 C#
  • 2:49 F#
  • 2:51 C#
  • 2:53 G#
  • 2:54 C#

Frequently asked questions

What key is Brother Jukebox in?

Brother Jukebox is in C# major.

What chords does Brother Jukebox use?

The core of Brother Jukebox cycles through G#, C#, F# (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Brother Jukebox?

Brother Jukebox runs at 144 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Brother Jukebox use?

Brother Jukebox follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a V-I-IV-I rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for Brother Jukebox?

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