Just to See You Smile by Tim McGraw
Key: F# · 96 BPM · 4/4
Just to See You Smile by Tim McGraw is written in F# major. Its chords cycle through the I-ii-iii-IV-V progression — ascending / building energy: B-C#-F#-C#-D#m. At 96 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-ii-iii-IV-V progression (Ascending / building energy) in F# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 2 | E | A-B-E-C#m |
| Capo 4 | D | G-A-D-Bm |
| Capo 6 | C | F-G-C-Am |
Chord chart
- 0:00 F#
- 0:06 C#
- 0:07 D#m7
- 0:09 F#
- 0:10 B
- 0:13 C#sus4
- 0:15 F#
- 0:20 C#
- 0:20 D#m7
- 0:25 Bmaj7
- 0:30 G#m7
- 0:33 C#
- 0:35 F#
- 0:40 C#
- 0:41 D#m7
- 0:46 Bmaj7
- 0:51 G#m7
- 0:53 C#
- 0:56 F#
- 0:57 C#
- 0:58 D#m
- 1:01 B
- 1:03 D#m7
- 1:05 C#
- 1:06 F#
- 1:07 C#
- 1:09 D#m
- 1:11 Bmaj7
- 1:14 G#m7
- 1:16 F#
- 1:16 B
- 1:17 C#
- 1:19 F#
- 1:20 C#
- 1:21 D#m7
- 1:23 C#sus4
- 1:24 B
- 1:26 C#sus4
- 1:29 F#
- 1:33 C#
- 1:34 D#m7
- 1:39 Bmaj7
- 1:44 G#m7
- 1:47 C#
- 1:49 F#
- 1:54 D#m
- 1:59 B
- 2:05 G#m
- 2:07 C#
- 2:10 F#
- 2:11 C#
- 2:12 D#m
- 2:15 B
- 2:17 D#m
- 2:19 C#
- 2:20 F#
- 2:21 C#
- 2:22 D#m
- 2:24 F#
- 2:25 B
- 2:27 G#7
- 2:29 F#
- 2:30 B
- 2:31 C#
- 2:33 F#
- 2:34 C#
- 2:35 D#m
- 2:36 F#
- 2:38 B
- 2:40 D#m7
- 2:41 C#
- 2:43 F#
- 2:44 C#
- 2:45 D#m7
- 2:46 F#
- 2:48 B
- 2:49 Bmaj7
- 2:50 G#sus4
- 2:52 F#
- 2:53 B
- 2:54 C#
- 2:55 F#
- 3:02 C#
- 3:03 D#m7
- 3:04 F#
- 3:06 B
- 3:08 C#
- 3:11 F#
- 3:12 C#
- 3:13 D#m
- 3:15 F#
- 3:16 B
- 3:18 C#
- 3:21 F#
- 3:22 C#
- 3:23 D#m
- 3:25 F#
- 3:26 B
- 3:28 C#
Frequently asked questions
What key is Just to See You Smile in?
Just to See You Smile is in F# major.
What chords does Just to See You Smile use?
The core of Just to See You Smile cycles through B, C#, F#, D#m (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Just to See You Smile?
Just to See You Smile runs at 96 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Just to See You Smile use?
Just to See You Smile follows the I-ii-iii-IV-V progression. It's a ascending / building energy.
What capo should I use for Just to See You Smile?
Capo 2 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F# major.