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Gasoline Alley chords by Rod Stewart (Ver. 2)

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Tuning: Standard tuning


SONG:   GASOLINE ALLEY
ARTIST: ROD STEWART
TAB BY: DON CZARSKI
EMAIL:  [email protected]

                          GASOLINE ALLEY
                           ROD STEWART

NOTE: This tab is in STANDARD TUNING. The song is actually played
      in OPEN E. This tab is arranged for the acoustic guitar part.
      I have included the part for the electric slide guitar as well.
      You will hear when to use each part. Chords in (parentheses)
      are really not played but can be if you choose NOT to play
      the individual notes or riff.

INTRO:
       * PLAY (ACOUSTIC) GUITAR 1 - 4x's
      ** First time acoustic guitar ONLY.

     *** GUITAR 2 joins in after 1st time.
                  then plays 3x's.
GUITAR 1: (ACOUSTIC GUITAR) - RIFF 1

   Chord diagramB minorBm  Chord diagramA augmentedA  (Chord diagramE MajorE)
Chord diagramE MajorE -2--------------------------------------
Chord diagramBB -3---2----------------------------------
Chord diagramG+G -4---2----------------------------------
Chord diagramD MajorD -4---2---4/6-4-2----------2-2/6-4-2-----
Chord diagramA augmentedA -2---------------4-2--2h4---------------
Chord diagramE MajorE -2--------------------------------------


GUITAR 2: (ELECTRIC - SLIDE GUITAR) - RIFF 2

Chord diagramE MajorE ----------------------------------------------------
Chord diagramBB -10-10-10--10-9-7---9h10-9-7---7/9-7-------7/9-7----
Chord diagramG+G ------------------9----------9-------9---6-------9--
Chord diagramD MajorD ---------------------------------------9------------
Chord diagramA augmentedA ----------------------------------------------------
Chord diagramE MajorE ----------------------------------------------------

                   - END OF INTRO -


        FOR THE VERSES AND CHORUS PLAY AS FOLLOWS
VERSE - RIFF 3
  (Chord diagramE MajorE)             (Chord diagramA augmentedA) (Chord diagramE MajorE)
Chord diagramE MajorE ------------------------|---------------------|
Chord diagramBB ------------------------|---------------------|
Chord diagramG+G -----------4------------|-----------4---------|
Chord diagramD MajorD -----2h4/6---6-4-2------|-----2h4/6---6-4-6---|
Chord diagramA augmentedA -2h4---------------4-2--|-2h4-----------------|
Chord diagramE MajorE ------------------------|---------------------|


CHORUS - RIFF 4

   Chord diagramB minorBm   Chord diagramA augmentedA  (Chord diagramE MajorE)
Chord diagramE MajorE --2--------------------------------
Chord diagramBB --3---2----------------------------
Chord diagramG+G --4---2----------------------------
Chord diagramD MajorD --4---2---4/6-4-2---------2--------
Chord diagramA augmentedA --2---------------4-2-2-4---4-2----
Chord diagramE MajorE --2--------------------------------


VERSE:
RIFF 3
(Chord diagramE MajorE)                       (Chord diagramA augmentedA)       (Chord diagramE MajorE)
I think I know now what's making me sad
(Chord diagramE MajorE)
It's a yearnin' for my own back yard
RIFF 3
(Chord diagramE MajorE)                    (Chord diagramA augmentedA)      (Chord diagramE MajorE)
I realize maybe I was wrong to leave
(Chord diagramE MajorE)
Better swallow up my silly country pride


CHORUS:
 Chord diagramB minorBm          Chord diagramA augmentedA
Going home, running home
        (Chord diagramE MajorE) RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
 Chord diagramB minorBm                  Chord diagramA augmentedA
Going home, and I'm running home
        (Chord diagramE MajorE) RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I was born


VERSE:
RIFF 3
(Chord diagramE MajorE)                                (Chord diagramA augmentedA)     (Chord diagramE MajorE)
When the weather's better and the rails unfreeze
(Chord diagramE MajorE)
And the wind don't whistle 'round my knees
RIFF 3
(Chord diagramE MajorE)                             (Chord diagramA augmentedA)                (Chord diagramE MajorE)
I'll put on my weddin' suit and catch the evening train
(Chord diagramE MajorE)
I'll be home before the milk's upon the door


CHORUS:
 Chord diagramB minorBm          Chord diagramA augmentedA
Going home, running home
        (Chord diagramE MajorE) RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
 Chord diagramB minorBm                  Chord diagramA augmentedA
Going home, and I'm running home
        (Chord diagramE MajorE) RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I was born


         ========== INSTRUMENTAL BEGINS ==========

VERSE:  RIFF 3   RIFF 3

VERSE:  RIFF 3   RIFF 3

CHORUS:  Chord diagramB minorBm  Chord diagramA augmentedA  (Chord diagramE MajorE)- RIFF 4     Chord diagramB minorBm  Chord diagramA augmentedA  (Chord diagramE MajorE)- RIFF 4

CHORUS:  Chord diagramB minorBm  Chord diagramA augmentedA  (Chord diagramE MajorE)- RIFF 4     Chord diagramB minorBm  Chord diagramA augmentedA  (Chord diagramE MajorE)- RIFF 4

          ========== INSTRUMENTAL ENDS ==========


VERSE:
RIFF 3
       (Chord diagramE MajorE)                            (Chord diagramA augmentedA)      (Chord diagramE MajorE)
But if anything should happen and my plans go wrong
(Chord diagramE MajorE)
Should I stray to the house on the hill
RIFF 3
(Chord diagramE MajorE)                       (Chord diagramA augmentedA)           (Chord diagramE MajorE)
Let it be known that my intentions were good
(Chord diagramE MajorE)
I'd be singing in my alley if I could


VERSE:
RIFF 3
(Chord diagramE MajorE)                             (Chord diagramA augmentedA)       (Chord diagramE MajorE)
And if I'm called away and it's my turn to go
(Chord diagramE MajorE)
Should the blood run cold in my veins
RIFF 3
(Chord diagramE MajorE)                    (Chord diagramA augmentedA)       (Chord diagramE MajorE)
Just one favor I'll be asking of you
(Chord diagramE MajorE)
Don't bury me here, it's too cold


CHORUS:
 Chord diagramB minorBm            Chord diagramA augmentedA
Take me back, carry me back
        (Chord diagramE MajorE) RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
 Chord diagramB minorBm                      Chord diagramA augmentedA
Take me back, won't you carry me home
        (Chord diagramE MajorE) RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from


CHORUS/OUTRO:
 Chord diagramB minorBm            Chord diagramA augmentedA
Take me back, carry me back
        (Chord diagramE MajorE) RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
 Chord diagramB minorBm            Chord diagramA augmentedA
Take me back, carry me back
        (Chord diagramE MajorE) RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
 Chord diagramB minorBm            Chord diagramA augmentedA
Take me back, carry me back
        (Chord diagramE MajorE) RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from


CHORUS:  Chord diagramB minorBm  Chord diagramA augmentedA  (Chord diagramE MajorE)- RIFF 4


OUTRO: PLAY 3x's

Chord diagramE MajorE Chord diagramE MajorE Chord diagramF# minorF#m Chord diagramE MajorE    Chord diagramE MajorE Chord diagramF# minorF#m (Chord diagramF# minorF#m) Chord diagramF# minorF#m Chord diagramE MajorE
                                 Chord diagramE MajorE ----------
                                 Chord diagramBB ----------
                                 Chord diagramG+G ----------
                                 Chord diagramD MajorD -------2--
                                 Chord diagramA augmentedA -2-2h4----
                                 Chord diagramE MajorE ----------

NOTE: The (Chord diagramF# minorF#m) in parentheses is just really
      lifting up off the fret board and is really
      then Em7/11.

FINAL OUT IS TO PLAY Chord diagramA augmentedA REGULAR  Chord diagramD MajorD CHORD  AND BEND
AND VIBRATE THE STRINGS. HE DOES THIS TWICE

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