Bob Seger - Old Time Rock and Roll Chords

ChordsD, G, A

Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

JusttakethoseoldrecordsDofftheshelf

I’llsitandlistentothemGbymyself

Todaysmusicain’tAgotthesamesoul

IlikethatoldtimeDrockandroll

DDon’ttrytotakemetoadisco

You’llneverevengetmeGoutonthefloor

IntenminutesI’llbeAlateforthedoor

IlikethatoldtimeDrockandrollA

StilllikethatoldtimeDrockandroll

ThatkindofmusicjustGsoothesthesoul

IreminisceabouttheAdaysofold

WiththatoldtimeDrockandroll

DWon’tgotohearemplayatango

I’dratherhearsomebluesorGfunkyoldsoul

There’sonlyonesurewaytoAgetmetogo

Startplayin’oldtimeDrockandroll

DCallmeareliccallmewhatyouwill

SayI’moldfashionedsayI’mGoverthehill

Today’smusicain’tAgotthesamesoul

IlikethatoldtimeDrockandrollA

StilllikethatoldtimeDrockandroll

ThatkindofmusicjustGsoothesthesoul

IreminisceabouttheAdaysofold

WiththatoldtimeDrockandroll

ArtistBob Seger

AlbumStranger in Town

GenresRock, Rock and roll

Year1978

KeyD

DifficultyEasy

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

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 6 times.

2. G → A chord transition

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 6 times.

3. A → D chord transition

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 8 times.

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%