Rock

Against the Wind Chords

Bob Seger Beginner Key of G 5 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · Bm · C · D · Em

Against the Wind Chords – Guitar

Bob Seger’s reflective classic about growing older and the passage of time uses familiar open chords to create a timeless American rock anthem.

Heartland Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a steady, driving rhythm. The Bm can be simplified to a Bm7 (x20202) if the barre chord is difficult. Keep the feel warm and nostalgic.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Bm

It seems like yesterday, but it was long ago

C D

Janey was lovely, she was the queen of my nights

C G

There in the darkness with the radio playing low

C D G

And the secrets that we shared, the mountains that we moved

Chorus

C

Against the wind

G Em

We were runnin’ against the wind

C G

We were young and strong, we were runnin’

D CG

Against the wind

Verse 2

G Bm

And the years rolled slowly past, and I found myself alone

C D

Surrounded by strangers I thought were my friends

C G

I found myself further and further from my home

C D G

And I guess I lost my way, there were oh so many roads

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Against the Wind"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, Bm, C, D and Em.

Is "Against the Wind" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Against the Wind" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Against the Wind"?

It was written by Bob Seger, and released in 1980.

Gtap to play

Bmtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Bm · C · D · Em

Against the Wind Chords – Ukulele

Bob Seger’s reflective classic about growing older and the passage of time uses familiar open chords to create a timeless American rock anthem.

Heartland Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a steady, driving rhythm. The Bm can be simplified to a Bm7 (x20202) if the barre chord is difficult. Keep the feel warm and nostalgic.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Bm

It seems like yesterday, but it was long ago

C D

Janey was lovely, she was the queen of my nights

C G

There in the darkness with the radio playing low

C D G

And the secrets that we shared, the mountains that we moved

Chorus

C

Against the wind

G Em

We were runnin’ against the wind

C G

We were young and strong, we were runnin’

D CG

Against the wind

Verse 2

G Bm

And the years rolled slowly past, and I found myself alone

C D

Surrounded by strangers I thought were my friends

C G

I found myself further and further from my home

C D G

And I guess I lost my way, there were oh so many roads

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Against the Wind"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, Bm, C, D and Em.

Is "Against the Wind" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Against the Wind" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Against the Wind"?

It was written by Bob Seger, and released in 1980.

Gtap to play

Bmtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Bm · C · D · Em

Against the Wind Chords – Piano

Bob Seger’s reflective classic about growing older and the passage of time uses familiar open chords to create a timeless American rock anthem.

Heartland Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a steady, driving rhythm. The Bm can be simplified to a Bm7 (x20202) if the barre chord is difficult. Keep the feel warm and nostalgic.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Bm

It seems like yesterday, but it was long ago

C D

Janey was lovely, she was the queen of my nights

C G

There in the darkness with the radio playing low

C D G

And the secrets that we shared, the mountains that we moved

Chorus

C

Against the wind

G Em

We were runnin’ against the wind

C G

We were young and strong, we were runnin’

D CG

Against the wind

Verse 2

G Bm

And the years rolled slowly past, and I found myself alone

C D

Surrounded by strangers I thought were my friends

C G

I found myself further and further from my home

C D G

And I guess I lost my way, there were oh so many roads

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Against the Wind"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, Bm, C, D and Em.

Is "Against the Wind" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Against the Wind" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Against the Wind"?

It was written by Bob Seger, and released in 1980.

Gtap to play

Bmtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Bm · C · D · Em

Against the Wind Chords – Banjo

Bob Seger’s reflective classic about growing older and the passage of time uses familiar open chords to create a timeless American rock anthem.

Heartland Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a steady, driving rhythm. The Bm can be simplified to a Bm7 (x20202) if the barre chord is difficult. Keep the feel warm and nostalgic.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Bm

It seems like yesterday, but it was long ago

C D

Janey was lovely, she was the queen of my nights

C G

There in the darkness with the radio playing low

C D G

And the secrets that we shared, the mountains that we moved

Chorus

C

Against the wind

G Em

We were runnin’ against the wind

C G

We were young and strong, we were runnin’

D CG

Against the wind

Verse 2

G Bm

And the years rolled slowly past, and I found myself alone

C D

Surrounded by strangers I thought were my friends

C G

I found myself further and further from my home

C D G

And I guess I lost my way, there were oh so many roads

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Against the Wind"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, Bm, C, D and Em.

Is "Against the Wind" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Against the Wind" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Against the Wind"?

It was written by Bob Seger, and released in 1980.

Gtap to play

Bmtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · Bm · C · D · Em

Against the Wind Chords – Mandolin

Bob Seger’s reflective classic about growing older and the passage of time uses familiar open chords to create a timeless American rock anthem.

Heartland Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a steady, driving rhythm. The Bm can be simplified to a Bm7 (x20202) if the barre chord is difficult. Keep the feel warm and nostalgic.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Bm

It seems like yesterday, but it was long ago

C D

Janey was lovely, she was the queen of my nights

C G

There in the darkness with the radio playing low

C D G

And the secrets that we shared, the mountains that we moved

Chorus

C

Against the wind

G Em

We were runnin’ against the wind

C G

We were young and strong, we were runnin’

D CG

Against the wind

Verse 2

G Bm

And the years rolled slowly past, and I found myself alone

C D

Surrounded by strangers I thought were my friends

C G

I found myself further and further from my home

C D G

And I guess I lost my way, there were oh so many roads

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Against the Wind"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, Bm, C, D and Em.

Is "Against the Wind" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Against the Wind" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Against the Wind"?

It was written by Bob Seger, and released in 1980.

Gtap to play

Bmtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · Bm · C · D · Em

Against the Wind Chords – Harmonica

Bob Seger’s reflective classic about growing older and the passage of time uses familiar open chords to create a timeless American rock anthem.

Heartland Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a steady, driving rhythm. The Bm can be simplified to a Bm7 (x20202) if the barre chord is difficult. Keep the feel warm and nostalgic.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Bm

It seems like yesterday, but it was long ago

C D

Janey was lovely, she was the queen of my nights

C G

There in the darkness with the radio playing low

C D G

And the secrets that we shared, the mountains that we moved

Chorus

C

Against the wind

G Em

We were runnin’ against the wind

C G

We were young and strong, we were runnin’

D CG

Against the wind

Verse 2

G Bm

And the years rolled slowly past, and I found myself alone

C D

Surrounded by strangers I thought were my friends

C G

I found myself further and further from my home

C D G

And I guess I lost my way, there were oh so many roads

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Against the Wind"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, Bm, C, D and Em.

Is "Against the Wind" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Against the Wind" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Against the Wind"?

It was written by Bob Seger, and released in 1980.