Hollywood Nights by Bob Seger
Key: E · 152 BPM · 3/4
Hollywood Nights by Bob Seger is written in E major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 5-chord loop — E-A-D-E-A — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song cycles a 5-chord progression in E major: E-A-D-E-A. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | E | E-A-D |
| Capo 2 | D | D-G-C |
| Capo 4 | C | C-F-Bb |
| Capo 7 | A | A-D-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 E
- 0:03 A
- 0:06 D
- 0:10 E
- 0:16 A
- 0:19 D
- 0:22 E
- 0:28 A
- 0:31 E
- 0:41 A
- 0:45 E
- 0:54 A
- 0:57 D
- 1:01 E
- 1:07 A
- 1:10 Esus4
- 1:15 E
- 1:20 A
- 1:23 Esus4
- 1:26 E
- 1:32 A
- 1:36 D
- 1:39 E
- 1:45 A
- 1:49 E
- 1:55 D
- 1:58 A
- 2:01 E
- 2:17 A
- 2:21 E
- 2:30 A
- 2:33 E
- 2:43 A
- 2:46 D
- 2:49 E
- 2:55 A
- 2:58 D
- 3:02 E
- 3:08 A
- 3:11 D
- 3:14 E
- 3:21 A
- 3:24 D
- 3:27 E
- 3:33 A
- 3:37 D
- 3:40 E
- 3:46 A
- 3:50 D
- 3:53 E
- 3:59 A
- 4:03 D
- 4:05 E
- 4:12 A
- 4:15 D
- 4:18 E
- 4:24 A
- 4:28 D
- 4:31 E
- 4:37 A
- 4:41 D
- 4:44 E
- 4:49 A
- 4:53 D
- 4:56 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Hollywood Nights in?
Hollywood Nights is in E major.
What chords does Hollywood Nights use?
The core of Hollywood Nights cycles through E, A, D (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Hollywood Nights?
Hollywood Nights runs at 152 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Hollywood Nights use?
Hollywood Nights doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 5-chord loop: E-A-D-E-A.
What capo should I use for Hollywood Nights?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.