Do It Again by Steely Dan
Key: G · 123 BPM · 3/4
Do It Again by Steely Dan is written in G major. Rather than one of the handful of progressions that show up again and again across pop and rock, it settles into its own 3-chord loop — Gm-Cm-Dm — repeating with its own internal logic instead of borrowing a familiar shape. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song cycles a 3-chord progression in G major: Gm-Cm-Dm. 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 | Gm-Cm-Dm |
| Capo 3 | E | Em-Am-Bm |
| Capo 5 | D | Dm-Gm-Am |
| Capo 7 | C | Cm-Fm-Gm |
Chord chart
- 0:13 F
- 0:16 Gm7
- 0:47 Cm7
- 0:48 Dm7
- 0:51 Gm7
- 0:55 Cm7
- 0:56 Dm7
- 0:59 Gm7
- 1:37 Cm7
- 1:38 Dm7
- 1:41 Gm7
- 1:45 Cm7
- 1:46 Dm7
- 1:49 Gm
- 2:27 Cm7
- 2:28 Dm7
- 2:31 Gm7
- 2:35 Cm7
- 2:36 Dm7
- 2:39 Gm
- 3:00 F
- 3:02 Gm
- 3:09 Gm7
- 3:17 Cm7
- 3:18 Dm7
- 3:21 Gm7
- 3:25 Cm7
- 3:26 Dm7
- 3:29 Gm
- 3:32 Gm7
- 4:08 Cm7
- 4:09 Dm7
- 4:11 Gm
- 4:15 Cm7
- 4:16 Dm7
- 4:19 Gm
- 4:46 Gm7
- 4:57 Cm7
- 4:59 Dm7
- 5:01 Gm7
- 5:05 Cm7
- 5:06 Dm7
- 5:09 Gm
- 5:22 Gm7
- 5:47 Cm7
- 5:48 Dm7
Frequently asked questions
What key is Do It Again in?
Do It Again is in G major.
What chords does Do It Again use?
The core of Do It Again cycles through Gm, Cm, Dm (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Do It Again?
Do It Again runs at 123 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Do It Again use?
Do It Again doesn't follow one of the common named progressions — it cycles its own 3-chord loop: Gm-Cm-Dm.
What capo should I use for Do It Again?
No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.