Still the Same by Bob Seger
Key: C · 117 BPM · 4/4
Still the Same by Bob Seger is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): C-Em-G. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | C | C-Em-G |
| Capo 3 | A | A-C#m-E |
| Capo 5 | G | G-Bm-D |
Chord chart
- 0:00 C
- 0:04 Em
- 0:06 G
- 0:08 C
- 0:12 Em
- 0:14 G
- 0:19 C
- 0:23 Em
- 0:25 G
- 0:27 C
- 0:31 Em
- 0:33 G
- 0:35 F
- 0:37 G
- 0:39 C
- 0:42 E7
- 0:44 Am
- 0:46 Dm7
- 0:48 G
- 0:50 Em7
- 0:52 C
- 0:56 Em
- 0:58 G
- 1:00 C
- 1:04 Em
- 1:06 G
- 1:09 F
- 1:11 G
- 1:13 C
- 1:15 E
- 1:17 Am
- 1:19 Dm
- 1:21 G
- 1:23 Em7
- 1:25 C
- 1:27 E7
- 1:29 Am
- 1:33 Dm
- 1:37 G
- 1:40 Em7
- 1:42 C
- 1:44 E7
- 1:46 A
- 1:50 Dm
- 1:54 G7
- 1:57 Dm
- 1:58 C
- 2:02 Em
- 2:04 G
- 2:07 C
- 2:11 Em
- 2:13 G
- 2:15 F
- 2:17 G
- 2:19 C
- 2:21 E
- 2:23 Am
- 2:25 Dm
- 2:27 G
- 2:29 Em7
- 2:31 C
- 2:36 Em
- 2:38 G
- 2:40 C
- 2:44 Em
- 2:46 G
- 2:48 C
- 2:52 Em
- 2:54 G
- 2:56 C
- 3:00 Em
- 3:02 G
- 3:05 C
- 3:09 Em
- 3:11 G
- 3:13 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Still the Same in?
Still the Same is in C major.
What chords does Still the Same use?
The core of Still the Same cycles through C, Em, G (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Still the Same?
Still the Same runs at 117 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Still the Same use?
Still the Same follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for Still the Same?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.