Walkaway Joe by Trisha Yearwood
Key: C · 112 BPM · 4/4
Walkaway Joe by Trisha Yearwood is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-vi-IV-V progression — 50s / sensitive pop feel: C-Am-F-G. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-vi-IV-V progression (50s / sensitive pop feel) in C major. 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-Am-F-G |
| Capo 3 | A | A-F#m-D-E |
| Capo 5 | G | G-Em-C-D |
Chord chart
- 0:00 C
- 0:17 Am
- 0:21 F
- 0:25 C
- 0:34 Am
- 0:38 F
- 0:42 G
- 0:44 Dm7
- 0:46 C
- 0:47 F
- 0:49 G
- 0:51 C
- 0:55 Am7
- 0:57 Am
- 0:59 F
- 1:01 Bb
- 1:03 F
- 1:06 G
- 1:08 C
- 1:14 F
- 1:16 C
- 1:25 Am
- 1:29 F
- 1:33 C
- 1:41 Am
- 1:46 F
- 1:50 G
- 1:52 Dm7
- 1:54 C
- 1:54 F
- 1:56 G
- 1:58 C
- 2:03 Am7
- 2:07 F
- 2:09 Bb
- 2:11 F
- 2:13 G
- 2:15 C
- 2:19 Dm
- 2:22 Am
- 2:24 Bb
- 2:28 Dm
- 2:30 Am
- 2:32 F
- 2:34 G
- 2:38 C
- 2:45 F
- 2:47 C
- 2:55 Am
- 2:59 F
- 3:03 G
- 3:05 Dm7
- 3:07 F
- 3:10 G
- 3:14 C
- 3:18 Am7
- 3:22 F
- 3:24 Bb
- 3:27 F
- 3:29 G
- 3:31 C
- 3:35 Am7
- 3:36 Am
- 3:39 G
- 3:39 C
- 3:43 Am7
- 3:47 C
- 3:52 Am7
- 3:56 C
- 4:00 Am7
- 4:04 C
- 4:08 Am7
Frequently asked questions
What key is Walkaway Joe in?
Walkaway Joe is in C major.
What chords does Walkaway Joe use?
The core of Walkaway Joe cycles through C, Am, F, G (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Walkaway Joe?
Walkaway Joe runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Walkaway Joe use?
Walkaway Joe follows the I-vi-IV-V progression. It's a 50s / sensitive pop feel.
What capo should I use for Walkaway Joe?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.