Chords with lyrics
Capo: 2nd Fret
Intro: F#m, D, E MajorE (repeat this twice, then pick up the pace)
F# minorF#m D MajorD E MajorE
I've got the western stars to guide me
F# minorF#m D MajorD E MajorE
Dixie sweet and low all night long
F# minorF#m D MajorD E MajorE
I can hear those fiddles high above me
F# minorF#m D MajorD E MajorE
A augmentedA woman smiles as I sing my song
F# minorF#m D MajorD E MajorE
I've stood in line I've earned my keep
F# minorF#m D MajorD E MajorE
But I can't stop for my destiny
F# minorF#m D MajorD E MajorE
A augmentedA neon sign calls me to sleep
F# minorF#m D MajorD E MajorE
But I'm wide awake so I roll on
Chorus:
A augmentedA E MajorE F# minorF#m D MajorD
Travelin' man, ride as far as I can stand
A augmentedA E MajorE F# minorF#m
My moma cries for the life I choose
A augmentedA E MajorE F# minorF#m D MajorD
I need a beer but it's too damn far away from here
A augmentedA E MajorE D MajorD
And I have no time to sing the blues.
F# minorF#m D MajorD E MajorE
And i know i drink more than i should
F# minorF#m D MajorD E MajorE
but i cant slow down for my destiny
F# minorF#m D MajorD E MajorE
lord knows i'd stop if i could
F# minorF#m D MajorD E MajorE
but the saints of old lift their glass to me
Chorus