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Intro
 
Verse
G G7 G G7
Streak of lightning coming down the highway
G G7 G G7
Turn around and watch it go
G G7 G G7
Switch on the lights, put on the high beams
G G7 G G7
Better find a preacher on the radio
 
[Refrão]Chorus
C C7
I like to drive at 105, it’s just how fast I got to go
G G7 G G7 G G7 G G7
I got the gears and I got the motor, ain’t no reason to go slow
C C7
And I like the speed, I like the motion, I like the rockin’ machine
G G7 G G7 G G7 F G
I like to drive at 105, better hurry up if you wanna catch me
 
G G7 G G7 G G7
 
Verse
G G7 G G7 G G7 G G7
Neon sign flashin’ by like something in your eye
G G7 G G7 G G7 G G7
Elvis on the radio almost makes you cry
G G7 G G7 G G7 G G7
Flashing lights in the rearview, you don't pay em any mind
G G7 G G7 G G7 G G7
Step on the gas, pull out to pass, and leave em far behind
 
[Refrão]
Chorus
C C7
I like to drive at 105, it’s just how fast I got to go
G G7 G G7 G G7 G G7
I got the gears and I got the motor, ain’t no reason to go slow
C C7
And I like the speed I like the motion, I like the rockin’ machine
G G7 G G7 G G7 F G
I like to drive at 105, better hurry up if you wanna catch me
 
Solo
G G7 G G7 G G7
 
Bridge
C C7
You shouldn’t ought to done it honey, you shouldn’t ought to run around
G G7 G G7
But two can’t be on the highway darlin’
G G7 G G7
And I'm the one that’s out there now
 
[Refrão]
Chorus
C C7
I like to drive at 105, it’s just how fast I got to go
G G7 G G7 G G7 G G7
I got the gears and I got the motor, ain’t no reason to go slow
C C7
And I like the speed I like the motion, I like the rockin’ machine
G G7 G G7 G G7 F G
I like to drive at 105, better hurry up if you wanna catch me
 
Outro
G G7 F G
Better hurry up if you wanna catch me

How to play 105

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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