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Old Time Rock and Roll Chords

Bob Seger Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Bob Seger’s classic rock anthem celebrating the music of the past. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving, muting the strings slightly on the upstrokes for a percussive feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Just take those old records off the shelf

C

I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Verse 2

G

Call me a relic, call me what you will

C

Say I’m old-fashioned, say I’m over the hill

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Bridge

C G C

And when the record starts spinning

G D

You’ll see all my troubles ending

C G C

And when the record starts spinning

G D

You’ll see all my troubles ending

Verse 3

G

Just take those old records off the shelf

C

I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Outro

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change from G to C and back; practice that transition in isolation until it feels automatic.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Bob Seger’s classic rock anthem celebrating the music of the past. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving, muting the strings slightly on the upstrokes for a percussive feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Just take those old records off the shelf

C

I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Verse 2

G

Call me a relic, call me what you will

C

Say I’m old-fashioned, say I’m over the hill

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Bridge

C G C

And when the record starts spinning

G D

You’ll see all my troubles ending

C G C

And when the record starts spinning

G D

You’ll see all my troubles ending

Verse 3

G

Just take those old records off the shelf

C

I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Outro

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change from G to C and back; practice that transition in isolation until it feels automatic.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Bob Seger’s classic rock anthem celebrating the music of the past. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving, muting the strings slightly on the upstrokes for a percussive feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Just take those old records off the shelf

C

I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Verse 2

G

Call me a relic, call me what you will

C

Say I’m old-fashioned, say I’m over the hill

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Bridge

C G C

And when the record starts spinning

G D

You’ll see all my troubles ending

C G C

And when the record starts spinning

G D

You’ll see all my troubles ending

Verse 3

G

Just take those old records off the shelf

C

I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Outro

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change from G to C and back; practice that transition in isolation until it feels automatic.

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Bob Seger’s classic rock anthem celebrating the music of the past. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving, muting the strings slightly on the upstrokes for a percussive feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Just take those old records off the shelf

C

I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Verse 2

G

Call me a relic, call me what you will

C

Say I’m old-fashioned, say I’m over the hill

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Bridge

C G C

And when the record starts spinning

G D

You’ll see all my troubles ending

C G C

And when the record starts spinning

G D

You’ll see all my troubles ending

Verse 3

G

Just take those old records off the shelf

C

I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Outro

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change from G to C and back; practice that transition in isolation until it feels automatic.

Gtap to play

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Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Bob Seger’s classic rock anthem celebrating the music of the past. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving, muting the strings slightly on the upstrokes for a percussive feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Just take those old records off the shelf

C

I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Verse 2

G

Call me a relic, call me what you will

C

Say I’m old-fashioned, say I’m over the hill

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Bridge

C G C

And when the record starts spinning

G D

You’ll see all my troubles ending

C G C

And when the record starts spinning

G D

You’ll see all my troubles ending

Verse 3

G

Just take those old records off the shelf

C

I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Outro

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change from G to C and back; practice that transition in isolation until it feels automatic.

Gtap to play

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Emtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Bob Seger’s classic rock anthem celebrating the music of the past. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving, muting the strings slightly on the upstrokes for a percussive feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Just take those old records off the shelf

C

I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Verse 2

G

Call me a relic, call me what you will

C

Say I’m old-fashioned, say I’m over the hill

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Bridge

C G C

And when the record starts spinning

G D

You’ll see all my troubles ending

C G C

And when the record starts spinning

G D

You’ll see all my troubles ending

Verse 3

G

Just take those old records off the shelf

C

I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself

G

Today’s music ain’t got the same soul

D

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Chorus

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Outro

C

Don’t try to take me to a disco

G

You’ll never even get me out on the floor

C

In ten minutes I’ll be late for the door

G

I like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

Still like that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

That kind of music just soothes the soul

D

I reminisce about the days of old

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

D

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

G

With that old time rock ‘n’ roll

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change from G to C and back; practice that transition in isolation until it feels automatic.