Daytona 499
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Intro:
D G D G
[Verso 1]
D
There we were, coming 'round the bend
G
One lap away from checkers in the wind
D
Turn one, turn two, two three
G
They never saw nothing like you and me
D
Down on the inside, leading the pack
G
Your hand on my knee, my foot on the gas
D G
Making moves upfront, everybody was rooting for us
[Refrão]
D G A
We could've been Earnhardt in that three car
D
Down in victory lane
G A
Standin' on the hood with that Goodwrench
D
Wasting good champagne
G A
We could've been burning out 'stead of burning out
Bm A G
Before that finish line
D/F# G A D G
But we were Daytona 499
[Verso 2]
D
We had a hell of a lead, had it running good
G
The whole grandstand was thinking we would
D
Take the whole thing home
G
Yeah, girl, we were good as gone
D
Lookin' back now, we were moving too fast
G
Had plenty good tires, not enough gas
D
The part that hurts the most
G
Is, girl, we were so damn close
[Refrão]
D G A
We could've been Earnhardt in that three car
D
Down in victory lane
G A
Standin' on the hood with that Goodwrench
D
Wasting good champagne
G A
We could've been burning out 'stead of burning out
Bm A G
Before that finish line
D/F# G A G
But we were Daytona 499
Interlude:
A Bm A G A
[Ponte]
D G A
Yeah, we could've been Earnhardt in that three car
D
Just like '98
[Refrão]
G A
Standin' on the hood with that Goodwrench
D
Wasting good champagne
G A
We could've been burning out 'stead of burning out
Bm A G
Before that finish line
D/F# G A D G
But we were Daytona 499
Outro:
D G
499
How to play Daytona 499
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.