Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Key: E MajorE
Difficulty: Novice
Intro:
E MajorE A augmentedA B7B7
Verse 1:
E MajorE A augmentedA E MajorE B7B7
Well I was playing guitar when I was just a lad. that swinging rhythm took a hold on me
E MajorE A augmentedA E MajorE B7B7 E MajorE
When we hit that groove lord I feel like I belong. brother music and myself are family
E MajorE A augmentedA E MajorE B7B7
Well I like living on this highway for many years it's been the way I've known
E MajorE A augmentedA E MajorE
But no matter where I been, no matter where I roam, I'm a shootin star from texas
B7B7 E MajorE
But the interstates my home.
Instrumental:
E MajorE A augmentedA B7B7 x5
Verse 2:
E MajorE A augmentedA
Well lefty and hank williams lord they sure could sing
E MajorE B7B7
And I wore the needle off my phonograph.
E MajorE A augmentedA
Well I went looking for them. when I turned eighteen
E MajorE B7B7 E MajorE
And ever since I've worked to hone my craft
Verse 3:
E MajorE A augmentedA
Well what a life I've got, I've paid to play them clubs
E MajorE B7B7
Meetin folks and seeing different towns
E MajorE A augmentedA
Aint never gonna stop doin what I love
E MajorE B7B7 E MajorE
Well I'll keep on till they lay me in the ground
Verse 4:
E MajorE A augmentedA E MajorE B7B7
Well I like living on this highway for many years it's been the way I've known
E MajorE A augmentedA E MajorE
But no matter where I been, no matter where I roam, I'm a shootin star from texas
B7B7 E MajorE
But the interstates my home.