Burnin' Up The Road
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[Intro: ](E) (B) (A) (E)
Got a (E) long distance call from Louisiana'
She said, "oooohwee baby, wanna see my man"
(A) Can't wait another day
I said, (E) "Hold on baby, I'm on my way"
Now, it's (A) 500 miles
From (E) Dallas to New Orleans
I'm gonna (A) let her roll as fast as she'll go
Got a (E) sweet thing waiting for me
(A) This time I'll be highway flyin'
No (E) way I'm gonna take it (A) slow
She's my (E) heart's desire
I got (B) wheels of fire
(A) I'm burnin' up the (E) road
(E) All the way to Baton Rouge
Well, I'm smokin' these tires like a crazy fool
(A) Barrelin' down the interstate
Run(E)nin' wild, attemptin' fate
Repeat Chorus
(E) Engine's overheatin', but I ain't gonna stop
She only lives a few more blocks
(A) Blood's pumpin' fast, radiator's hissin'
I can (E) almost feel the huggin' and kissin'
Repeat Chorus
She's my (E) heart's desire
I got (B) wheels of fire
(A) I'm burnin' up the (E) road
How to play Burnin' Up The Road
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 E. 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.