Perfect Situation by Weezer

Key: C# · 92 BPM · 3/4

Perfect Situation by Weezer is written in C# major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: F#-C#-G#m-C#. At 92 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in C# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-I-V progression

Play it in other keys

Capo	Shape key	Chords to play
Capo 1	C	F-C-Gm
Capo 4	A	D-A-Em
Capo 6	G	C-G-Dm

Chord chart

0:09 F#
0:12 C#
0:14 G#m
0:16 C#
0:19 F#
0:21 C#
0:24 G#m
0:26 C#
0:29 F#
0:31 C#
0:34 G#m
0:36 C#
0:39 F#
0:42 C#
0:44 G#m
0:47 C#
0:49 F#
0:52 C#
0:54 G#m
0:57 C#
1:00 F#
1:02 C#
1:05 G#m
1:07 C#
1:10 F#
1:12 C#
1:15 G#m
1:17 C#
1:20 F#
1:23 C#
1:25 G#m
1:28 C#
1:30 F#
1:33 C#
1:35 G#m
1:38 C#
1:40 F#
1:43 C#
1:46 G#m7
1:48 C#
1:51 F#
1:53 C#
1:56 G#m
1:58 C#
2:01 F#
2:03 C#
2:06 G#m
2:09 C#
2:11 D#m
2:14 C#
2:16 B
2:19 C#
2:21 D#m
2:24 C#
2:27 B
2:29 C#
2:32 F#
2:34 C#
2:37 G#m7
2:39 C#
2:42 F#
2:45 C#
2:47 G#m
2:50 C#
2:52 F#
2:55 F#maj7
2:57 G#m
3:00 C#
3:03 F#
3:05 C#
3:07 G#m
3:10 C#
3:11 A#m
3:13 F#
3:15 C#
3:18 G#m
3:20 C#
3:23 F#
3:26 C#
3:28 G#m
3:31 C#
3:33 F#
3:36 C#
3:38 G#m
3:41 C#
3:43 F#
3:46 C#
3:49 G#m
3:51 C#7
3:53 F#

Frequently asked questions

What key is Perfect Situation in?

Perfect Situation is in C# major.

What chords does Perfect Situation use?

The core of Perfect Situation cycles through F#, C#, G#m (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Perfect Situation?

Perfect Situation runs at 92 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does Perfect Situation use?

Perfect Situation follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for Perfect Situation?

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