Give Me One Reason by Tracy Chapman
Key: F# · 99 BPM · 3/4
Give Me One Reason by Tracy Chapman is written in F# major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): F#-B-C#. At 99 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) 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 | E-A-B |
| Capo 4 | D | D-G-A |
| Capo 6 | C | C-F-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 F#
- 0:03 B
- 0:04 C#
- 0:06 F#
- 0:11 B
- 0:15 C#
- 0:16 F#
- 0:22 C#
- 0:24 B
- 0:27 F#
- 0:35 B
- 0:37 F#
- 0:42 B
- 0:46 C#7
- 0:47 F#
- 0:53 C#7
- 0:55 B
- 0:58 F#
- 1:05 B
- 1:06 C#7
- 1:08 F#7
- 1:13 B
- 1:16 C#7
- 1:18 F#
- 1:23 C#7
- 1:25 B
- 1:27 F#7
- 1:35 B7
- 1:36 C#aug
- 1:37 F#7
- 1:42 B7
- 1:45 C#7
- 1:47 F#7
- 1:52 C#7
- 1:54 B7
- 1:56 F#7
- 2:04 B
- 2:05 C#
- 2:06 F#
- 2:11 B
- 2:14 C#
- 2:16 F#
- 2:23 B7
- 2:25 F#7
- 2:32 B7
- 2:34 F#7
- 2:39 B7
- 2:43 C#7
- 2:44 F#7
- 2:49 C#7
- 2:51 B7
- 2:54 F#7
- 3:01 C#7
- 3:03 F#7
- 3:08 B7
- 3:11 C#7
- 3:12 F#7
- 3:17 C#7
- 3:19 B7
- 3:22 F#7
- 3:29 C#7
- 3:31 F#7
- 3:36 B7
- 3:40 F#7
- 3:45 C#7
- 3:47 B7
- 3:49 F#7
- 3:56 C#7
- 3:58 F#7
- 4:03 B7
- 4:06 C#7
- 4:08 F#7
- 4:12 C#7
- 4:15 B7
- 4:17 F#7
Frequently asked questions
What key is Give Me One Reason in?
Give Me One Reason is in F# major.
What chords does Give Me One Reason use?
The core of Give Me One Reason cycles through F#, B, C# (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Give Me One Reason?
Give Me One Reason runs at 99 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Give Me One Reason use?
Give Me One Reason follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for Give Me One Reason?
Capo 2 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F# major.