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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Old Time Rock n Roll Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Old Time Rock n Roll Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Old Time Rock n Roll Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Old Time Rock n Roll Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Old Time Rock n Roll Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Old Time Rock n Roll Chords – Harmonica
Bob Seger’s classic rock anthem celebrating the timeless power of early rock and roll music. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a strong, steady downbeat on the bass notes of your chords.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C
G
D
Chorus
C
G
C
D
Verse 2
G
C
G
D
Chorus
C
G
C
D
Bridge
C
G
C
D
Verse 3
G
C
G
D
Chorus
C
G
C
D
Outro
C
G
C
D – G (×2)
Practice tip: Practice the G to C and G to D transitions until you can switch without pausing the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Old Time Rock n Roll"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Old Time Rock n 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 n Roll" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Old Time Rock n Roll"?
It was written by George Jackson, Thomas E. Jones III, and released in 1978.