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.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | C | C-Dm-G |
| Capo 3 | A | A-Bm-E |
| Capo 5 | G | G-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.