C
C7
F
Fm
G
G7
The Hockey Song
Stompin' Tom Connors
About the Song
Stompin’ Tom Connors’ “The Hockey Song” is a Canadian classic, well-known for its upbeat, singalong style. The original is played with a lively, folksy feel, making it accessible and fun for beginners.
Chords
You’ll use basic open chords: C, C7, F, Fm, G, and G7. The F and Fm barre chords can be tricky for beginners, so take your time practicing the transitions. C7 and G7 only require adding one finger to the open C and G shapes.
Strumming Pattern
Try a simple, steady down-down-up-up-down-up (D-D-U-U-D-U) pattern, which matches the folk rhythm of the original. You can also use all downstrokes if you’re starting out or want to keep the beat strong for group singing.
Transitions & Tips
The intro and outro cycle through chords quickly, so practice moving between C, C7, F, Fm, G, and G7 smoothly. For F and Fm, if full barre chords are difficult, use a simplified version (play only the top four strings).
Sing along as you play—this helps with timing and makes the song more enjoyable!
Summary
Keep your strumming lively, focus on smooth changes, and have fun. This song is perfect for group settings and building confidence as a beginner guitarist.
Intro
C C C7 C7 F F Fm Fm
G G G7 G7 C G
Verse 1Hel-C lo out there, we're on the air, it's Hockey Night toG night.
The tension grows the whistle blows, and the puck goes down theC ice.
The goalie jumps and the players bump and the fans all go inF sane.
Someone roars,C "Bobby Scores!" at theG good old hockeyC game.G Oh!
ChorusTheC good old hockey game, is the best game you canG7 name.
And the best game you can name, is the good old hockeyC game.
Verse 2Second Period. Where playersC dash with skates a-flash the home team trails beG hind.
But they grab the puck and go bursting up and they're down across theC line.
They storm the crease like bumblebees, they travel like a burningF flame.
We see them slide theC puck inside it's aG one-one hockeyC game.G Oh!
ChorusTheC good old hockey game, is the best game you canG7 name.
And the best game you can name, is the good old hockeyC game.
Verse 3Third Period. Last game in the play-offs too.
OhC take me where, the hockey players, face off down theG rink.
And the Stanley Cup is all filled up for the champs who win theC drink.
Now the final flick, of a hockey stick, and a one giganticF scream:
"The puck is in, theC home team wins!" theG good old hockeyC game.G Oh!
ChorusTheC good old hockey game, is the best game you canG7 name.
And the best game you can name, is the good old hockeyC game.G Oh!
TheC good old hockey game, is the best game you canG7 name.
And the best game you can name, is the good old hockeyC game.G Oh!
TheC good old hockey game, is the best game you canG7 name.
And the best game you can name, is the good, old,F hockG eyC game.
OutroC C C7 C7 F F Fm Fm
G G G7 G7 C G