Still the Same is a classic song by rock legend Bob Seger and His Silver Bullet Band. In this piano tutorial, I teach you how to play the chords, the authentic-sounding accompaniment strategy and that to-die-for piano line. Perfect for players of different levels!
Lyrics and Chords for Still the Same
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"Still the Same" is a classic song by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. From the 1978 album Stranger in Town. It hit #4 on the U.S.Billboard Hot 100 song and went on to be an instant classic.
This is one of those rock songs with a piano part that really speaks for itself. So satisfying to play and surprisingly not that difficult!
The lyrics describe a gamble who the singer admired but who has to walk away from him because he won’t change. I always thought this was about a woman, but it’s actually about a gambler!
For this Still the Same piano tutorial, I take you through our usual four step protocol for learning to sing and play songs.
Step #1: Learn the hook
Step #2: Learn the chords
Step #3: Learn the accompaniment strategy
Step #4: Put it all together.
Song learning protocol
Step #1: Learn the Piano Introduction to Still the Same
This piano introduction MAKES this song! Take a moment and watch along with the video to get it into your fingers.
Step #2: Learn the Chords to Still the Same
Lyrics and chords to Still the Same
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These are the chord inversions I use in the Still the Same Piano Tutorial!
Step #3: Still the Same Accompaniment Strategy
This accompaniment strategy is really simple to play and uses the Charleston Rhythm., which shows up all over the place in pop and jazz music. Start playing Still the Same this way and experiment with your own rhythms!
Step #4: Put it All Together - Sing and Play Still the Same
Remember that you can (and should!) customize this to fit your skill level. If the chord inversions are too challenging for you, then play them all root positiong. If you want to level it up, try altering the groove or adding some solo fills.
Try to avoid getting stuck in the little details! The goal is for you to learn to sing and play more songs - not drown in a pool of perfectionism. Have fun - it’s only music!
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