How to play The Old Man Down the Road by John Fogerty

Key, tempo & difficulty

The Old Man Down the Road is played in the key of E Minor, at 111 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a intermediate difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in The Old Man Down the Road

How to play The Old Man Down the Road on guitar

Looking for The Old Man Down the Road guitar chords? The Old Man Down the Road by John Fogerty is played in the key of E Minor. The main guitar chords are Em, G, A, D. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn The Old Man Down the Road on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy The Old Man Down the Road chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play The Old Man Down the Road on piano

Want to play The Old Man Down the Road on piano? The Old Man Down the Road by John Fogerty is played in the key of E Minor. The piano chords are Em, G, A, D. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice The Old Man Down the Road at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play The Old Man Down the Road on ukulele

The Old Man Down the Road translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of E Minor. The ukulele chords are Em, G, A, D. If you're searching for easy The Old Man Down the Road ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play The Old Man Down the Road on bass

The bass line for The Old Man Down the Road by John Fogerty follows the chord progression in the key of E Minor. The chords are Em, G, A, D. SongView's AI transcribes the The Old Man Down the Road bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for The Old Man Down the Road

To practice The Old Man Down the Road efficiently, start by learning the Em, G, A, D chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since The Old Man Down the Road is in the key of E Minor, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with The Old Man Down the Road at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.