Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Night Moves

How to play Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Night Moves by BobSeger on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because it has a steady, familiar feel and a relaxed drive that makes you sound good quickly. You can lock into the groove without needing flashy technique, and the progression gives you a classic rock flow that is easy to recognize as you play.

Most of the chart uses barre shapes, so your fretting hand will need to stay firm and clean. The one easier shape is F, but the main thing to watch is the move between G#, F#, and C# - keep the changes smooth so the rhythm does not break when the opening progression repeats.

Start by learning the opening progression slowly, then loop it until the shifts feel automatic. After that, add the rest of the song in small sections, keeping your strums even. Once the chord changes are comfortable, bring it up to tempo and focus on staying relaxed.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.