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Night Moves Chords

Bob Seger Intermediate Key of G 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

G · F · C · D · Em

Night Moves Chords – Guitar

Bob Seger’s nostalgic rock classic about youth and innocence. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↑↓

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Tip: This song shifts gears — start gentle on the verses, build to the powerful chorus. The dynamics tell the story.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G F

I was a little too tall, could’ve used a few pounds

C D

Tight pants, points, hardly renown

G F

She was a black-haired beauty with big dark eyes

C D

And points all her own sittin’ way up high

EmDC G

Way up firm and high

Verse 2

G F

Out past the cornfields where the woods got heavy

C D

Out in the backseat of my ’60 Chevy

G F

Workin’ on mysteries without any clues

C D

Workin’ on our night moves

EmDC G

Tryin’ to make some front page drive-in news

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

In the summertime

Em D C G

In the sweet summertime

Verse 3

G F

We weren’t in love, oh no, far from it

C D

We weren’t searchin’ for some pie in the sky summit

G F

We were just young and restless and bored

C D

Livin’ by the sword

EmDC G

And we’d steal away every chance we could

Em D C G

To the backroom, to the alley, or the trusty woods

Em D C

I used her, she used me, but neither one cared

G

We were gettin’ our share

Chorus

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

Tryin’ to lose the awkward teenage blues

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

And it was summertime

Em D C G

Mm, sweet summertime, summertime

Bridge

G

And oh, the wonder

G

We felt the lightning, yeah

G

And we waited on the thunder

G

Waited on the thunder

Verse 4

[G]I awoke last night to the sound of thunder
[C]How far off I sat and [G]wondered
[C]Started humming a song from [G]1962
[C]Ain’t it funny how the night [G]moves
[C]When you just don’t seem to [G]have as much to lose
[C]Strange how the night [G]moves
[C]With autumn closing [G]in
[/chorus]

Practice tip: The transition from verse to chorus is the key moment. Practice the Em-D-C-G walkdown until it flows naturally. Let the dynamics tell the story of growing up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Night Moves"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: G, F, C, D and Em.

Is "Night Moves" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Night Moves" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Night Moves"?

It was written by Bob Seger, and released in 1976.

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · F · C · D · Em

Night Moves Chords – Ukulele

Bob Seger’s nostalgic rock classic about youth and innocence. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↑↓

123456

Tip: This song shifts gears — start gentle on the verses, build to the powerful chorus. The dynamics tell the story.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G F

I was a little too tall, could’ve used a few pounds

C D

Tight pants, points, hardly renown

G F

She was a black-haired beauty with big dark eyes

C D

And points all her own sittin’ way up high

EmDC G

Way up firm and high

Verse 2

G F

Out past the cornfields where the woods got heavy

C D

Out in the backseat of my ’60 Chevy

G F

Workin’ on mysteries without any clues

C D

Workin’ on our night moves

EmDC G

Tryin’ to make some front page drive-in news

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

In the summertime

Em D C G

In the sweet summertime

Verse 3

G F

We weren’t in love, oh no, far from it

C D

We weren’t searchin’ for some pie in the sky summit

G F

We were just young and restless and bored

C D

Livin’ by the sword

EmDC G

And we’d steal away every chance we could

Em D C G

To the backroom, to the alley, or the trusty woods

Em D C

I used her, she used me, but neither one cared

G

We were gettin’ our share

Chorus

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

Tryin’ to lose the awkward teenage blues

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

And it was summertime

Em D C G

Mm, sweet summertime, summertime

Bridge

G

And oh, the wonder

G

We felt the lightning, yeah

G

And we waited on the thunder

G

Waited on the thunder

Verse 4

[G]I awoke last night to the sound of thunder
[C]How far off I sat and [G]wondered
[C]Started humming a song from [G]1962
[C]Ain’t it funny how the night [G]moves
[C]When you just don’t seem to [G]have as much to lose
[C]Strange how the night [G]moves
[C]With autumn closing [G]in
[/chorus]

Practice tip: The transition from verse to chorus is the key moment. Practice the Em-D-C-G walkdown until it flows naturally. Let the dynamics tell the story of growing up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Night Moves"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: G, F, C, D and Em.

Is "Night Moves" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Night Moves" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Night Moves"?

It was written by Bob Seger, and released in 1976.

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · F · C · D · Em

Night Moves Chords – Piano

Bob Seger’s nostalgic rock classic about youth and innocence. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↑↓

123456

Tip: This song shifts gears — start gentle on the verses, build to the powerful chorus. The dynamics tell the story.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G F

I was a little too tall, could’ve used a few pounds

C D

Tight pants, points, hardly renown

G F

She was a black-haired beauty with big dark eyes

C D

And points all her own sittin’ way up high

EmDC G

Way up firm and high

Verse 2

G F

Out past the cornfields where the woods got heavy

C D

Out in the backseat of my ’60 Chevy

G F

Workin’ on mysteries without any clues

C D

Workin’ on our night moves

EmDC G

Tryin’ to make some front page drive-in news

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

In the summertime

Em D C G

In the sweet summertime

Verse 3

G F

We weren’t in love, oh no, far from it

C D

We weren’t searchin’ for some pie in the sky summit

G F

We were just young and restless and bored

C D

Livin’ by the sword

EmDC G

And we’d steal away every chance we could

Em D C G

To the backroom, to the alley, or the trusty woods

Em D C

I used her, she used me, but neither one cared

G

We were gettin’ our share

Chorus

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

Tryin’ to lose the awkward teenage blues

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

And it was summertime

Em D C G

Mm, sweet summertime, summertime

Bridge

G

And oh, the wonder

G

We felt the lightning, yeah

G

And we waited on the thunder

G

Waited on the thunder

Verse 4

[G]I awoke last night to the sound of thunder
[C]How far off I sat and [G]wondered
[C]Started humming a song from [G]1962
[C]Ain’t it funny how the night [G]moves
[C]When you just don’t seem to [G]have as much to lose
[C]Strange how the night [G]moves
[C]With autumn closing [G]in
[/chorus]

Practice tip: The transition from verse to chorus is the key moment. Practice the Em-D-C-G walkdown until it flows naturally. Let the dynamics tell the story of growing up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Night Moves"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: G, F, C, D and Em.

Is "Night Moves" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Night Moves" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Night Moves"?

It was written by Bob Seger, and released in 1976.

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · F · C · D · Em

Night Moves Chords – Banjo

Bob Seger’s nostalgic rock classic about youth and innocence. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↑↓

123456

Tip: This song shifts gears — start gentle on the verses, build to the powerful chorus. The dynamics tell the story.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G F

I was a little too tall, could’ve used a few pounds

C D

Tight pants, points, hardly renown

G F

She was a black-haired beauty with big dark eyes

C D

And points all her own sittin’ way up high

EmDC G

Way up firm and high

Verse 2

G F

Out past the cornfields where the woods got heavy

C D

Out in the backseat of my ’60 Chevy

G F

Workin’ on mysteries without any clues

C D

Workin’ on our night moves

EmDC G

Tryin’ to make some front page drive-in news

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

In the summertime

Em D C G

In the sweet summertime

Verse 3

G F

We weren’t in love, oh no, far from it

C D

We weren’t searchin’ for some pie in the sky summit

G F

We were just young and restless and bored

C D

Livin’ by the sword

EmDC G

And we’d steal away every chance we could

Em D C G

To the backroom, to the alley, or the trusty woods

Em D C

I used her, she used me, but neither one cared

G

We were gettin’ our share

Chorus

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

Tryin’ to lose the awkward teenage blues

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

And it was summertime

Em D C G

Mm, sweet summertime, summertime

Bridge

G

And oh, the wonder

G

We felt the lightning, yeah

G

And we waited on the thunder

G

Waited on the thunder

Verse 4

[G]I awoke last night to the sound of thunder
[C]How far off I sat and [G]wondered
[C]Started humming a song from [G]1962
[C]Ain’t it funny how the night [G]moves
[C]When you just don’t seem to [G]have as much to lose
[C]Strange how the night [G]moves
[C]With autumn closing [G]in
[/chorus]

Practice tip: The transition from verse to chorus is the key moment. Practice the Em-D-C-G walkdown until it flows naturally. Let the dynamics tell the story of growing up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Night Moves"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: G, F, C, D and Em.

Is "Night Moves" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Night Moves" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Night Moves"?

It was written by Bob Seger, and released in 1976.

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · F · C · D · Em

Night Moves Chords – Mandolin

Bob Seger’s nostalgic rock classic about youth and innocence. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↑↓

123456

Tip: This song shifts gears — start gentle on the verses, build to the powerful chorus. The dynamics tell the story.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G F

I was a little too tall, could’ve used a few pounds

C D

Tight pants, points, hardly renown

G F

She was a black-haired beauty with big dark eyes

C D

And points all her own sittin’ way up high

EmDC G

Way up firm and high

Verse 2

G F

Out past the cornfields where the woods got heavy

C D

Out in the backseat of my ’60 Chevy

G F

Workin’ on mysteries without any clues

C D

Workin’ on our night moves

EmDC G

Tryin’ to make some front page drive-in news

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

In the summertime

Em D C G

In the sweet summertime

Verse 3

G F

We weren’t in love, oh no, far from it

C D

We weren’t searchin’ for some pie in the sky summit

G F

We were just young and restless and bored

C D

Livin’ by the sword

EmDC G

And we’d steal away every chance we could

Em D C G

To the backroom, to the alley, or the trusty woods

Em D C

I used her, she used me, but neither one cared

G

We were gettin’ our share

Chorus

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

Tryin’ to lose the awkward teenage blues

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

And it was summertime

Em D C G

Mm, sweet summertime, summertime

Bridge

G

And oh, the wonder

G

We felt the lightning, yeah

G

And we waited on the thunder

G

Waited on the thunder

Verse 4

[G]I awoke last night to the sound of thunder
[C]How far off I sat and [G]wondered
[C]Started humming a song from [G]1962
[C]Ain’t it funny how the night [G]moves
[C]When you just don’t seem to [G]have as much to lose
[C]Strange how the night [G]moves
[C]With autumn closing [G]in
[/chorus]

Practice tip: The transition from verse to chorus is the key moment. Practice the Em-D-C-G walkdown until it flows naturally. Let the dynamics tell the story of growing up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Night Moves"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: G, F, C, D and Em.

Is "Night Moves" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Night Moves" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Night Moves"?

It was written by Bob Seger, and released in 1976.

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · F · C · D · Em

Night Moves Chords – Harmonica

Bob Seger’s nostalgic rock classic about youth and innocence. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↑↓

123456

Tip: This song shifts gears — start gentle on the verses, build to the powerful chorus. The dynamics tell the story.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G F

I was a little too tall, could’ve used a few pounds

C D

Tight pants, points, hardly renown

G F

She was a black-haired beauty with big dark eyes

C D

And points all her own sittin’ way up high

EmDC G

Way up firm and high

Verse 2

G F

Out past the cornfields where the woods got heavy

C D

Out in the backseat of my ’60 Chevy

G F

Workin’ on mysteries without any clues

C D

Workin’ on our night moves

EmDC G

Tryin’ to make some front page drive-in news

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

In the summertime

Em D C G

In the sweet summertime

Verse 3

G F

We weren’t in love, oh no, far from it

C D

We weren’t searchin’ for some pie in the sky summit

G F

We were just young and restless and bored

C D

Livin’ by the sword

EmDC G

And we’d steal away every chance we could

Em D C G

To the backroom, to the alley, or the trusty woods

Em D C

I used her, she used me, but neither one cared

G

We were gettin’ our share

Chorus

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

Tryin’ to lose the awkward teenage blues

Em D

Workin’ on our night moves

C G

And it was summertime

Em D C G

Mm, sweet summertime, summertime

Bridge

G

And oh, the wonder

G

We felt the lightning, yeah

G

And we waited on the thunder

G

Waited on the thunder

Verse 4

[G]I awoke last night to the sound of thunder
[C]How far off I sat and [G]wondered
[C]Started humming a song from [G]1962
[C]Ain’t it funny how the night [G]moves
[C]When you just don’t seem to [G]have as much to lose
[C]Strange how the night [G]moves
[C]With autumn closing [G]in
[/chorus]

Practice tip: The transition from verse to chorus is the key moment. Practice the Em-D-C-G walkdown until it flows naturally. Let the dynamics tell the story of growing up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Night Moves"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: G, F, C, D and Em.

Is "Night Moves" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Night Moves" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Night Moves"?

It was written by Bob Seger, and released in 1976.