The Black Keys - Same Old Thing: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Same Old Thing" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Am                            E   D
It don't matter where you've been
Am                       Em  D
The people try to do you in
Am              Em D
Every day 'til dawn
         Am                 Em  D
There's some thievin' goin' on

Am
Oh, oh no
         E
Hurt me so

Chorus

You got a callous heart
From being torn apart
Now you labor every day
Love life drifts away

Oh, oh no
Hurt me so

Chorus

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

Am

Guitar chord Am

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

Em

Guitar chord Em

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Same Old Thing" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Same Old Thing" by The Black Keys.

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