Times Like These by Foo Fighters
Key: G · 123 BPM · 4/4
Times Like These by Foo Fighters is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution: C-Em-D. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution) in G 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 | G | C-Em-D |
| Capo 3 | E | A-C#m-B |
| Capo 5 | D | G-Bm-A |
| Capo 7 | C | F-Am-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 D
- 0:15 Am7
- 0:19 C
- 0:21 Em
- 0:23 D
- 0:31 Am
- 0:33 D
- 0:35 C
- 0:36 Em
- 0:38 D
- 0:46 C
- 0:48 Em
- 0:50 D
- 0:52 C
- 0:54 Em
- 0:56 D
- 0:58 C
- 1:00 Em
- 1:02 D
- 1:04 C
- 1:06 Em
- 1:07 D
- 1:19 Am7
- 1:23 C
- 1:25 Em
- 1:27 D
- 1:35 Am7
- 1:38 Em
- 1:38 C
- 1:40 Em
- 1:43 D
- 1:50 C
- 1:52 Em
- 1:54 D
- 1:56 C
- 1:58 Em
- 2:00 D
- 2:02 C
- 2:04 Em
- 2:06 D
- 2:07 C
- 2:09 Em
- 2:11 D
- 2:15 C
- 2:18 G
- 2:20 Bm7
- 2:21 D
- 2:25 C
- 2:28 G
- 2:32 D
- 2:40 C
- 2:42 Em
- 2:44 D
- 2:46 C
- 2:48 Em
- 2:50 D
- 2:52 C
- 2:53 Em
- 2:56 D
- 2:57 C
- 2:59 Em
- 3:01 D
- 3:03 C
- 3:05 Em
- 3:07 D
- 3:09 C
- 3:11 Em
- 3:13 D
- 3:15 C
- 3:17 Em
- 3:19 D
- 3:21 C
- 3:23 Em
- 3:25 D
- 3:26 C
- 3:28 Em
- 3:30 D
- 3:32 C
- 3:34 Em
- 3:36 D
- 3:38 C
- 3:40 Em
- 3:42 D
- 3:44 C
- 3:46 Em
- 3:48 D
- 3:50 C
Frequently asked questions
What key is Times Like These in?
Times Like These is in G major.
What chords does Times Like These use?
The core of Times Like These cycles through C, Em, D (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Times Like These?
Times Like These runs at 123 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Times Like These use?
Times Like These follows the I-V-IV progression. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for Times Like These?
No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.