Beer Run (capo)
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Capo 2
G
B double E double R?U?N, beer run
G D
B double E double R?U?N, beer run
G
All we need is a ten and a fiver
C
A car, and a key, and a sober driver
G D G
B double E double R?U?N beer run
G
Couple of frat guys from Abilene
D
Drove out all night to see Robert Earl Keen
Em
At the KPIG Swine and Soiree dance
C
They wore baseball caps and khaki pants
G D
They wanted cigs so to save some money
G C
They got one off a hippie that smelled kinda funny
G D
The next thing they knew they was both really hungry and
E A7
Pretty thirsty too
G
B double E double R?U?N, beer run
G D
B double E double R?U?N, beer run
G
All we need is a ten and a fiver
C
A car, and a key, and a sober driver
G D G
B double E double R?U?N beer run
G
They found a store with a sign said their beer was coldest
D
They sent in Brad ?cuz he looked the oldest
Em
He got a case of beer and a candybar
C
Walked over to where them registers are
G D
Laid his fake I.D. on the countertop
G C
The clerk looked and turned, and looked back and stopped
G D
He said, ?Boy, I ain?t callin' the cops
E A7
but I am keepin' this card.?
Am D
The guys took it hard
G
B double E double R?U?N, beer run
G D
B double E double R?U?N, beer run
G
How happy we would be
C
If we'd have only brought a better fake ID
G D G
B double E double R?U?N beer run
G
We met another old hippie named Sleepy John
D
Claimed to be the one from the Robert Earl song
Em
So they gave ?em their cash, he bought ?em some brews
C
It was a beautiful day in Santa Cruz
G D
Feelin' so good, shoulda been a crime
G C
Crowd was cool and the band was primed
G D
They made it back up to their seats just in time to
E A7
Sing with all their friends
Am D
"The road goes on forever and the party never ends"
G
B double E double R?U?N, beer run
G D
B double E double R?U?N, beer run
G
All we need is a ten and a fiver
C
A car, and a key, and a sober driver
G D G
B double E double R?U?N beer run
How to play Beer Run (capo)
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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.