Fast Car — Chords

Tracy Chapman
Key C majorTuning StandardCapo 2nd fret

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse
C›G›Em›D
A fingerpicked C–G–Em–D cycle with a capo on 2 — the riff is the whole song.
Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

C×321G213Em23D××132
Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string. Tap a chord for the full how-to.

❓ Fast Car — FAQ

What key is Fast Car in?

Fast Car is in C major.

What chords does Fast Car use?

The main progression uses C, G, Em, D. Tuning: Standard. Capo: 2nd fret.

How do I get the Fast Car guitar tone?

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