Stuck in the Middle with You

How to play Stuck in the Middle with You by Stealers Wheel on guitar

This is a great song to learn because it has a steady, upbeat feel and a familiar groove that sits nicely under your hands. You can use it to build confidence with clean chord changes while keeping the rhythm relaxed and even.

Most of the chart uses open shapes, so you can focus on smooth transitions between D, G, A, C, Dm, and Am. The main harder shape is Bm, so if that shows up, treat it as the one to prepare carefully. Watch the move from G back to D, since that change can expose any hesitation.

Start by looping the opening progression D - G - D - A slowly until the switches feel automatic. Then add the rest of the song in short sections, keeping the pulse steady before you try full speed. Once the changes are solid, play along with the track and let the rhythm carry you.

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.