Last Nite by The Strokes

Key: C · 103 BPM · 4/4

Last Nite by The Strokes is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the ii-V-I progression — jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater), played as a I-ii-V rotation: C-Dm-G. At 103 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the ii-V-I progression (Jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater)), played as a I-ii-V rotation in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the ii-V-I progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoCC-Dm-G
Capo 3AA-Bm-E
Capo 5GG-Am-D

Chord chart

  • 0:00 C
  • 0:18 F
  • 0:21 C
  • 0:23 F
  • 0:25 C
  • 0:32 Dm
  • 0:35 G
  • 0:37 Em
  • 0:38 G
  • 0:39 C
  • 0:44 Dm
  • 0:46 G
  • 0:48 Em
  • 0:50 G
  • 0:51 C
  • 0:55 Dm
  • 0:58 G
  • 1:00 Em
  • 1:02 F
  • 1:05 C
  • 1:07 F
  • 1:09 C
  • 1:11 F
  • 1:14 C
  • 1:16 F
  • 1:18 C
  • 1:25 Dm
  • 1:28 G
  • 1:30 Em
  • 1:31 G
  • 1:32 C
  • 1:37 Dm
  • 1:39 G
  • 1:42 Em
  • 1:43 G
  • 1:44 C
  • 1:48 F
  • 1:51 G
  • 1:53 F
  • 1:55 C
  • 2:02 F
  • 2:07 G
  • 2:12 F
  • 2:14 C
  • 2:16 F
  • 2:18 C
  • 2:21 F
  • 2:23 C
  • 2:25 F
  • 2:28 C
  • 2:35 Dm
  • 2:37 G
  • 2:41 C
  • 2:46 Dm
  • 2:48 G
  • 2:51 Em
  • 2:52 G
  • 2:52 C
  • 2:58 F
  • 3:00 C
  • 3:02 F
  • 3:05 C

Frequently asked questions

What key is Last Nite in?

Last Nite is in C major.

What chords does Last Nite use?

The core of Last Nite cycles through C, Dm, G (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Last Nite?

Last Nite runs at 103 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Last Nite use?

Last Nite follows the ii-V-I progression, played as a I-ii-V rotation. It's a jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater).

What capo should I use for Last Nite?

No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.