My Old Ways

How to play My Old Ways by Tame Impala on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 1 you play Am, A, Em, Bm, Dm, C and more, the shapes the player above shows.

My Old Ways is a great pick if you want a moody, driving groove that still feels musical and direct. At about 120 BPM, it should sit in a steady pocket once you lock in the pulse, and the minor-key feel gives it a cool, reflective edge.

This chart leans on barre shapes, so your fretting hand needs to stay relaxed and accurate. The opening move is A#m to A# and back again before landing on Fm, so the main thing to watch is the quick shift between those nearby shapes without letting the rhythm sag.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly until the changes feel automatic. Then add the rest of the chart in small sections, keeping your strumming even and your left hand close to the fretboard. Once the chord switches are clean, bring it up to tempo in short bursts.

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.