Bob Seger - Old Time Rock and Roll Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
[Opening]
Just take those old records [D]off the shelf
I’ll sit and listen to them [G]by myself
Todays music ain’t [A]got the same soul
I like that old time [D]rock and roll
[verse 2]
[D]Don’t try to take me to a disco
You’ll never even get me [G]out on the floor
In ten minutes I’ll be [A]late for the door
I like that old time [D]rock and roll [A]
[chorus]
Still like that old time [D]rock and roll
That kind of music just [G]soothes the soul
I reminisce about the [A]days of old
With that old time [D]rock and roll
[verse 3]
[D]Won’t go to hear em play a tango
I’d rather hear some blues or [G]funky old soul
There’s only one sure way to [A]get me to go
Start playin’ old time [D]rock and roll
[Closing]
[D]Call me a relic call me what you will
Say I’m old fashioned say I’m [G]over the hill
Today’s music ain’t [A]got the same soul
I like that old time [D]rock and roll [A]
[chorus]
Still like that old time [D]rock and roll
That kind of music just [G]soothes the soul
I reminisce about the [A]days of old
With that old time [D]rock and roll
How to play Old Time Rock and Roll on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Bob Seger - Old Time Rock and Roll on guitar requires 3 chords and 3 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Old Time Rock and Roll uses these transitions most often: A → D (8), D → G (6), and G → A (6). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - G chord transition.
1. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
2. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
3. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
Old Time Rock and Roll chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Old Time Rock and Roll.
- Old Time Rock and Roll includes 22 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Old Time Rock and Roll contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Old Time Rock and Roll connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → A: 17%
After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).- A → D: 29%