Fancy Like by Walker Hayes

Key: C# · 161 BPM · 3/4

Fancy Like by Walker Hayes 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 — F#-C# — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 161 BPM, it moves at a fast, high-energy pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song cycles a 2-chord progression in C# major: F#-C#. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1CF-C
Capo 4AD-A
Capo 6GC-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 F#
  • 0:06 C#
  • 0:11 F#
  • 0:18 C#
  • 0:24 B
  • 0:27 C#
  • 0:33 F#
  • 0:39 C#
  • 0:45 F#
  • 0:51 C#
  • 0:54 F#
  • 1:03 C#
  • 1:07 F#
  • 1:15 C#
  • 1:21 B
  • 1:23 C#
  • 1:30 F#
  • 1:36 C#
  • 1:42 F#
  • 1:48 C#
  • 1:51 F#
  • 2:00 C#
  • 2:06 B
  • 2:07 C#
  • 2:15 F#
  • 2:21 C#
  • 2:27 F#
  • 2:33 C#
  • 2:36 F#

Frequently asked questions

What key is Fancy Like in?

Fancy Like is in C# major.

What chords does Fancy Like use?

The core of Fancy Like cycles through F#, C# (2 chords).

What is the tempo of Fancy Like?

Fancy Like runs at 161 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Fancy Like use?

Fancy Like doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 2-chord loop: F#-C#.

What capo should I use for Fancy Like?

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