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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
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Some advice: During the verses, when you play G and go to C you only add your index finger to the first fret
of the B string, you don't need to play the full chord as it's only a transmission.
In the chorus and bridge you play the full C).
D chord: The way she plays D is by doing the same shape of the regular C chord
but playing it from the third fret, if you find it hard you can just play a regular D but this one sounds
better and is the original way she plays it.
Strumming: It's basically alternating strumming down the first 3 low strings with your thumb and always
plucking ONLY the B string with your middle finger.
Verse 1:
G
Dear
C Em
Do you hear what I hear?
G C Em
The crackle, of fear in the atmosphere
G C Em
Mmmmm...mmm...mmmmm
G
Love
C Em
Keep your eyes on the road
G C Em
‘Cause when I stare all I see is two foggy windows to a lost soul
Chorus:
C Em
And maybe, maybe it’s all my fault
C
That it’s so quiet
G
On the drive home
Verse 2:
G C Em
Babe, can I build my home in your mind?
G C Em
A disheveled maze constellated and intertwined
Chorus:
C Em
But somehow, it’s my favorite kind
C
And my favorite view
G
When it untangles in the moonlight
Verse 3:
G C Em
Darlin’, we’re getting older
G C Em
In less than 8 months you’ll wash tear stains off of your shoulder
C
And drenched in alcohol and conceit
C
The cold-blooded bodies quick on their feet
Em
Will tell you how to earn your stripes
Chorus:
C
And you’ll be listening while
C
I sit here with glistening eyes
C
As the stripes on my back chip and dry
C D
You won’t be listening to my cries
Anymore
G C Em
Woooooh~ woooooh~
Bridge:
D C
And we’ll be two pieces of driftwood
D C
Floating in a sea of missed calls and excuses
D
And your home will change into
C
Four walls and a mini fridge
D C
Instead of four limbs and lips to kiss
Chorus:
C G Em D
But for now, the night is young
D D
And you are here and snow patrol just came on the radio
C G C
So darling, let’s take
C G C D
Darling, let’s take the long way home
G C Em
Woooh, Oooh
G C Em
Ooooh, Oooh
G C Em
Love, keep your eyes on the road
Other versions of this song
- On The Drive Home (Ver2) (Chords)
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Last Updated: September 10, 2025