Blue Highway
View chords used in this chart
A|--2----------|
E|--2----------|
[Verse 1]
D Bm
The kids left home
D Bm
The kids got a kid of her own
D Bm
But don't knock that door
D Bm
Don't knock it nobody's home
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Em Bm
The mystery signs
Em Bm
Turn off and follow at blind
Em D G D
The interstate is jammed and crammed with exhaust mist
Em D G A
It'll only lead you somewhere you'll never miss, you'll never miss
[Chorus]
D Bm
Get on the blue highways
D Bm
Follow the blue highways
Em Bm
You know that they're there
Em Bm
You know that they're there
F#m G A D Bm
Where the real America lies
D Bm
[Verse 2]
D Bm
The rusty chrome
D Bm
The shudders swing open and closed
D Bm
But don't knock that door
D Bm
Don't knock it nobody's home
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Em Bm
The blood runs cold
Em Bm
The blood runs cold
Em D
There must be gold where fools are
G A
That's what we are, that's what we are
[Chorus]
D Bm
Get on the blue highways
D Bm
Follow the blue highways
Em Bm
You know that they're there
Em Bm
You know that they're there
F#m G A D
Where the real America lies
Bm D
Blue highways
Bm D
Blue highways
Bm D Bm D Bm
Blue highways
[Outro]
E|--------14--------2----7-----|
B|--------15---10---3------7---|
G|-------------9----2--------7-| (x2)
D|---0-------------------------|
A|-0---------------------------|
E|-----------------------------|
E|--------14--------2----------|
B|--------15---10---3----------|
G|-------------9----2----------|
D|---0--------------0----------|
A|-0----------------0----------|
E|------------------0----------|
How to play Blue Highway
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 A. 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.