Four Tops - It’s The Same Old Song Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to D,G keys to play this song with easier chords.
[Opening]
[C] [Am]
You’re [C]sweet as a honey bee
But like a [Dm]honey bee stings
You’ve gone and [F]left my heart in [G]pain
All you [C]left, is our favorite song
The [Dm]one we danced to [F]all night [G]long
It used to [C]bring sweet memories
Of a [Dm]tender love that [F]used to [G]be
[chorus]
Now it’s the [C]same [F]old [G]song
But with a [Dm]different meaning
Since [G]you been [F]gone
It’s the [C]same [F]old [G]song
But with a [Dm]different meaning
Since [G]you been gone
[interlude]
[C] [Am]
[verse 2]
A sentimental [C]fool am I
to [Dm]hear a old love song
And [F]wanna [G]cry
But the [C]melody keeps haunting me
Re[Dm]minding me how in [F]love we used to [G]be
Keep [C]hearing the part that used to touch my heart
Saying to[Dm]gether forever
[F]Breaking up [G]never
[chorus]
Now it’s the [C]same [F]old [G]song
But with a [Dm]different meaning
Since [G]you been [F]gone
It’s the [C]same [F]old [G]song
But with a [Dm]different meaning
Since [G]you been gone
[interlude]
[C] [Am]
[Closing]
Precious [C]memories keep a lingering on
[Dm]Every time I hear our [F]favorite [G]song
Now you’re [C]gone
[C]Left this emptiness, I [Dm]only reminisce
The [F]happiness we [G]spent
We used to [C]dance on the music, we used to dance to the music,
Make ro[Dm]mance through the music, make romance through the music,
[chorus]
Now it’s the [C]same [F]old [G]song
But with a [Dm]different meaning
Since [G]you been [F]gone
It’s the [C]same [F]old [G]song
But with a [Dm]different meaning
Since [G]you been gone
[interlude]
[C] [Am]
[chorus]
Now it’s the [C]same [F]old [G]song
But with a [Dm]different meaning
Since [G]you been [F]gone
It’s the [C]same [F]old [G]song
But with a [Dm]different meaning
Since [G]you been gone
How to play It's The Same Old Song on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Four Tops - It's The Same Old Song on guitar requires 5 chords and 7 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
It's The Same Old Song uses these transitions most often: F → G (16), G → C (11), and C → Dm (9). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - Am chord transition.
1. C → Am chord transition
To move from C to Am;
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
2. C → Dm chord transition
To move from C to Dm;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
3. Dm → F chord transition
To move from Dm to F;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
4. F → G chord transition
To move from F to G;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
5. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
6. C → F chord transition
To move from C to F;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
7. G → Dm chord transition
To move from G to Dm;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
It's The Same Old Song chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in It's The Same Old Song.
- It's The Same Old Song includes 85 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- It's The Same Old Song contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how It's The Same Old Song connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → F: 9%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → F: 16%
- C → Am: 10%