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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Old Time Rock and Roll Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Old Time Rock and Roll Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Old Time Rock and Roll Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Old Time Rock and Roll Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Old Time Rock and Roll Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Old Time Rock and Roll Chords – Harmonica
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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C
G
D
Chorus
C
G
C
G
D
G
D
G
Verse 2
G
C
G
D
Chorus
C
G
C
G
D
G
D
G
Bridge
C – G – C
G – D
C – G – C
G – D
Verse 3
G
C
G
D
Chorus
C
G
C
G
D
G
D
G
Outro
C
G
C
G
D
G
D
G
D
G
Practice tip: Focus on the quick change from G to C and back; practice that transition in isolation until it feels automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Old Time Rock and Roll"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Old Time Rock and Roll" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Old Time Rock and Roll" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Old Time Rock and Roll"?
It was written by George Jackson, Thomas E. Jones III, and released in 1978.