Takin' It to the Streets by The Doobie Brothers
Key: C · 152 BPM · 3/4
Takin' It to the Streets by The Doobie Brothers is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5), played as a V-I-IV rotation: G-C-F. At 152 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)), played as a V-I-IV rotation 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 | G-C-F |
| Capo 3 | A | E-A-D |
| Capo 5 | G | D-G-C |
Chord chart
- 0:00 Gsus4
- 0:15 G7
- 0:39 C
- 0:43 F
- 0:45 G7
- 0:46 C
- 0:49 F
- 0:51 G7
- 0:52 C7
- 0:57 G7
- 1:07 C7
- 1:10 G7
- 1:20 C7
- 1:22 G7
- 1:31 C
- 1:33 Bb
- 1:35 F
- 1:38 C
- 1:40 Bb
- 1:41 Am
- 1:43 Gm7
- 1:58 F
- 2:02 Gm7
- 2:04 C
- 2:08 F
- 2:09 Gsus4
- 2:35 C
- 2:38 F
- 2:40 G7
- 2:41 C
- 2:45 F
- 2:47 G7
- 2:56 C
- 3:01 C7
- 3:12 C
- 3:48 C7
- 3:52 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Takin' It to the Streets in?
Takin' It to the Streets is in C major.
What chords does Takin' It to the Streets use?
The core of Takin' It to the Streets cycles through G, C, F (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Takin' It to the Streets?
Takin' It to the Streets runs at 152 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Takin' It to the Streets use?
Takin' It to the Streets follows the I-IV-V progression, played as a V-I-IV rotation. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for Takin' It to the Streets?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.