ChordGitar.in
+ Submit Chord
cloud_off Offline mode. Songs saved in Pocket remain accessible.

Old Friend

Robert Jon & the Wreck verified
Key: D
Standard
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
Transpose ?
0
Notation
Capo ?
Instrument
speed
screen_lock_portrait
Easy Chord Tip: Use capo on fret 2 — use C chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
lock_clock

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

Alat Workstation Panggung

CHORD DIAGRAMS
volume_up Click chord to hear sound
tune Transposed: semitones
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key D (D Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position Capo Fret 2
Chord Count 7 Unique Chords
Genre Blues
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
Old Friend by Robert Jon & the Wreck is played in the key of D. Originally recorded in the sounding key of D, 'Old Friend' by Robert Jon & the Wreck is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The tricky Bm barre can be effortlessly simplified using an open Bm7 (x20202) shape, removing the need for five-string index finger pressure across the second fret while maintaining clean note clarity. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between G and F#m: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 92 BPM.
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – ii – IV – I – ii – IV
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
D Em G F#m

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Bm A E

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of D. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I D Tonic
ii Em Supertonic
iii F#m Mediant
IV G Subdominant
V A Dominant
vi Bm Submediant
vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 7 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (F#m, Bm)
check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: D • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: I – ii – IV – I – ii – IV • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 2

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Old Friend

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Old Friend (Robert Jon & the Wreck)?

To play the Easy Chords for Old Friend, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Old Friend?

The original recording key for Old Friend by Robert Jon & the Wreck is D. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.
Open on YouTube →

Old Friend - Robert Jon & the Wreck

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Old Friend by Robert Jon & the Wreck on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
Old Friend expand_less

More Songs by Robert Jon & the Wreck verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Robert Jon & the Wreck.

View All (7 Songs)

Oh Miss Carolina

KEY C

Robert Jon & the Wreck

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Tired of Drinking Alone

KEY A

Robert Jon & the Wreck

Intermediate
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Do You Remember

KEY C

Robert Jon & the Wreck

Easy
Play arrow_forward

This Time Around

KEY D

Robert Jon & the Wreck

Easy
• Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Gold

KEY C

Robert Jon & the Wreck

Intermediate
Play arrow_forward

Shine a Light on Me Brother

KEY C

Robert Jon & the Wreck

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Blues Genre music_note

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Blues that are frequently played.

Explore Blues

You Gotta Move

KEY E

The Rolling Stones

Intermediate
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

You Got the Silver

KEY F

The Rolling Stones feat. The Rolling Stones

Medium
Play arrow_forward

You Got Me Rocking

KEY G

The Rolling Stones

Easy
• Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

You Can't Catch Me

KEY C

The Rolling Stones feat. The Rolling Stones

Intermediate
Play arrow_forward

You Can't Always Get What You Want

KEY C

The Rolling Stones feat. The Rolling Stones

Advanced
• Capo 7
Play arrow_forward

You Can Make It If You Try

KEY C

The Rolling Stones feat. The Rolling Stones

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

Ku Sangka Telah Tamat

84% Match

Rahma Rahmi

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – ii – IV – I – ii – IV) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D Capo 4
Play arrow_forward

Ramadan

82% Match

Sabyan

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – ii – IV – I – ii – IV) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Tl Ako Sayo

77% Match

Kitchie Nadal

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – ii – IV – I – ii – IV) • Harmonic Key Match (Key A)
Key A Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

Pennies

72% Match

Smashing Pumpkins

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – ii – IV – I – ii – IV) • Harmonic Key Match (Key G)
Key G
Play arrow_forward

Circle Of Friends

72% Match

Point Of Grace

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – ii – IV – I – ii – IV) • Harmonic Key Match (Key D)
Key D Capo 2
Play arrow_forward

We Were Just Kids

68% Match

Radical Something

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (I – ii – IV – I – ii – IV)
Key E
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

Explore songs matching this progression (I – ii – IV – I – ii – IV), key (D), and fingerings.