1000 Dollar Car
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This is a great(and simple) song that I figured out today.
It's by the Bottle Rockets. I cannot believe these guys don't
get more radio play! Anyway, my name is Steve Brownell and
this is for Hilary.
Em G D C x2
Em G
Thousand dollar car it ain't worth nothin'
D C
Thousand dollar car it ain't worth shit.
Em G
Might as well take your $1000,
D C
and set fire to it.
Em G
$1000 car ain't worth a dime,
D C
You lose your $1000 every time.
Em D
Oh why did I ever buy,
Em
a $1000 car.
Em G
$1000 car is gonna let you down,
D C
More than it's ever gonna get you around.
Em G
Replace your gaskets and paint over your rust,
D C
You'll still end up with something that you'll never trust.
Em G
$1000 car's life was through,
D C
'bought 50,000 miles 'fore it got to you.
Em D
Oh why did I ever buy,
Em
a $1000 car.
D
A $1000 car ain't even gonna roll,
G C
til you throw at least another thousand in the hole.
D
Sink your money in it, and there you are
C D
the owner of a 2,000 dollar 1,000 dollar car.
(guitar solo)
Em G
If you've only got a $1000.
D C
You ought to just buy a good guitar.
Em G
Learn how to play it it'll take you farther,
D C
than any old $1000 car.
Em G
If a $1000 car was truly worth a damn,
D C
then why would anybody ever spend ten grand.
Em D
Oh why did I ever buy,
Em
a thousand dollar car.
How to play 1000 Dollar Car
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.