Detroit chords by Tyler Childers

Chords with lyrics

Intro
Eb5Eb5 BbmBbm DbDb AbAb
Eb MajorEb EbmEbm DbDb AbAb Ab

Verse 1:
Eb MajorEb           BbmBbm
Readin' and writin' on Route 23
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It's hard to believe we've made it this far
  Eb MajorEb        BbmBbm
So come on boys and grab your coats
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Detroit's waitin' so get in the car

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Verse 2:
     Eb MajorEb             BbmBbm
Well the wind it blows cold but the girls are on fire
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They say they're the prettiest things you have seen
  Eb MajorEb
And I ain't a gambler but I'd bet the farm
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That Detroit's a gold mine waiting for me

Instrumental
Eb MajorEb Eb DbDb AbAb Eb MajorEb Eb DbDb AbAb Ab AbAb
Eb MajorEb Eb EbmEbm AbAb Eb MajorEb Eb Eb MajorEb Eb

Verse 3:
  AbAb          Eb MajorEb
The sidewalks are always jammed in this town
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I feel like a dam that's about to cut loose

And the girls they say, will treat you fine

Beg for your silver 'til you can't refuse

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Verse 4:
                Eb MajorEb
And I'd love to go back to the hills where I was born
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Instead of workin' on cars that I can't afford
  Eb MajorEb
My pockets are empty my patience is torn

Oh look what's become of me

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Verse 5:
Eb MajorEb         Eb MajorEb
Mama I'm writin' to tell you I'm fine
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I'm workin' real hard and I pray every night
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So don't you worry I'm happy and free
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Detroit's been like a blessing to me