Turn The Page - Bob Seger | Song Tabs

Turn The Page Bob Seger

The original version of "Turn The Page" by Bob Seger is a classic example of American rock balladry, featuring a soulful vocal and a prominent, atmospheric saxophone line. The guitar part is acoustic and foundational, creating the song’s somber, reflective mood.

Chord Shapes & Transitions
The main chords used are Em, D, Dsus4, Am, C, and A. All these are open chords, making this song beginner-friendly.

Practice switching between Em and D smoothly, as this transition is frequent. Dsus4 is formed by adding your pinky to the D chord (third fret, high E string), and is an easy embellishment.
For the chorus, the move from Em to C and back is straightforward, but take care shifting from A to C, as it requires a full repositioning of your fingers.

Strumming Pattern
The song works well with a slow, steady down-down-up-up-down-up strumming pattern. Try to keep the rhythm even and relaxed, matching the song’s contemplative feel. For the intro and outro, you can strum more gently or arpeggiate the chords for a softer effect.

Tips

Let chords ring out during the verses—avoid rushing transitions.
If Dsus4 is new, practice hammering on from D to Dsus4 for more expression.
Listen to the original recording to match the dynamics and tempo.

With patience and careful listening, this song offers a rewarding, emotive playing experience for any beginner.

Dsus4

Intro

Dsus⁴ D Em

Verse 1

On aEm long and lonesome highway, east of Omaha,

You canD listen to the engine moanin' out his one note song.

You canAm think about the woman, or the girl you knew the night beEm fore.

Verse 2

But yourEm thoughts will soon be wandering, the way they always do,

When you'reD ridin' sixteen hours and there's nothin' much to do.

And youAm don't feel much like ridin'. You just wish the trip was through.Em

Chorus

Say here ID am, on theEm road again. There ID am, up on theEm stage.

Here ID go, playin'Em star again. There IC goD , turn theEm page.

Verse 3

Well youEm walk into a restaurant, strung out from the road,

And youD feel the eyes upon you, as you're shakin' off the cold.

You preAm tend it doesn't bother you, but you just want to explodeEm .

Verse 4

Most times youEm can't hear 'em talk, other times you can.

All theD same old cliches, "Is that a woman or a man?"

And youAm always seem outnumbered, you don't dare make a stand.Em

Chorus

Say here ID am, on theEm road again. There ID am, up on theEm stage.

Here ID go, playin'Em star again. There IC goD , turn theEm page.

Verse 5

Em Out there in the spotlight you're a million miles away.

D Every ounce of energy, you try to give away,

As theAm sweat pours out your body like the music that you play.Em

Verse 6

Em Later in the evening as youEm lie awake in bed,

With theD echoes from the amplifiersD ringin' in your head.

YouAm smoke the day's last cigarette, reAm memberin' what she said.Em

Final Chorus

Now here ID am, on theEm road again. There ID am, up on theEm stage.

Here ID go, playin'A star again. There IC goD , turn theEm page.

Now here ID am, on theEm road again.

There ID am, up on theEm stage here ID go, playin'A star again.

There IC go,C D there IEm go.

Outro

Dsus⁴ D Em

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