Capo
2
Difficulty
Beginner πΆ
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Key: C
Intro:
C G C
Verse 1:
C
This tank is almost empty and this is my last load
C
I'm counting down the minutes till I get to go back home
F
It's been 10 long days of working
C
While she sits at home all alone
G F C G C
I got seven days to love her and these 18 wheels are burning up the road
Verse 2:
C
The stars are bright above me and I'm howling at the moon babe
C
I hope to be there by tomorrow afternoon
F C
I know that you hate waiting but this truck is doing all it can do
G F C
And with any luck tomorrow I'll be spending supper time with you
Chorus:
F
It's been 10 days on the road I'm trying to get back home
C
My baby's sitting on the couch blowing up my phone
F
I know that she ain't happy I'm pretty sure she's lit
C
I don't know how much longer she'll be putting up with this
G F
So I better get back home just as fast as I can
C G C
Before she up and leaves me for some wealthy businessman
Guitar Solos:
F C G F C
Bridge:
F
I pull up the driveway I'm ready for a fight
C
The lawn is covered in old blue jeans and half smoked Marlboro lights
F
I guess she's finally had it she's taken all she can
C
It's just a broken story of a long haul trucking man
G F
It's hard to please a woman who could never please her man
C G C
She's taken me for granted Lord please help me understand
Piano Solo:
C
Pedal Steel Solo:
F C G F C
Chorus:
F
It was 10 days on the road I'm trying to get back home
C
She set fire to the couch along with most my clothes
F
I knew that she was crazy but who expected this
C
Everything was torn apart soakinβ wet and singed
G F
I didn't make it home before it all went up in flames
C G C
So I put my truck back into gear and I just drove away
Outro:
C
Good riddance woman don't ya come back around here no more ya hear
Song History
Published: June 15, 2024
Last Updated: September 10, 2025