Jet Airliner by Steve Miller Band
Key: C · 123 BPM · 4/4
Jet Airliner by Steve Miller Band is written in C major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 2-chord loop — C-F — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song cycles a 2-chord progression in C major: C-F. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | C | C-F |
| Capo 3 | A | A-D |
| Capo 5 | G | G-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Bb
- 0:01 C7
- 0:08 C
- 0:11 F
- 0:15 C
- 0:20 F
- 0:22 C
- 0:29 F
- 0:30 C
- 0:37 F
- 0:38 C
- 0:41 F
- 0:42 C
- 0:45 F
- 0:46 C
- 0:49 F
- 0:50 C
- 0:53 F
- 0:54 C
- 1:04 F
- 1:08 C
- 1:14 F
- 1:15 C
- 1:22 F
- 1:23 C
- 1:31 F
- 1:31 C
- 1:34 F
- 1:35 C
- 1:38 F
- 1:39 C
- 1:42 F
- 1:43 C
- 1:46 F
- 1:47 C
- 1:53 F
- 1:57 C
- 2:02 F
- 2:04 C
- 2:11 F
- 2:12 C
- 2:19 F
- 2:20 C
- 2:23 F
- 2:24 C
- 2:27 F
- 2:28 C
- 2:31 F
- 2:32 C
- 2:33 Bb
- 2:35 C
- 2:43 F
- 2:45 C
- 2:51 F
- 2:53 C
- 3:00 F
- 3:01 C
- 3:08 F
- 3:09 C
- 3:11 F
- 3:12 C
- 3:14 Bb
- 3:16 C
- 3:19 F
- 3:20 C
- 3:23 F
- 3:24 C
- 3:27 F
- 3:28 C
- 3:31 F
- 3:32 C
- 3:35 F
- 3:36 C
- 3:39 F
- 3:40 C
- 3:42 F
- 3:45 C
- 3:48 F
- 3:49 C
- 3:52 F
- 3:53 C
- 3:56 F
- 3:57 C
- 4:00 F
- 4:01 C
- 4:04 F
- 4:05 C
- 4:07 F
- 4:08 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Jet Airliner in?
Jet Airliner is in C major.
What chords does Jet Airliner use?
The core of Jet Airliner cycles through C, F (2 chords).
What is the tempo of Jet Airliner?
Jet Airliner runs at 123 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Jet Airliner use?
Jet Airliner doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: C-F.
What capo should I use for Jet Airliner?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.