Detour
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G
Headed down life's crooked road
Lot of things I never knowed
D7
And because of me not knowing I now pine
G
Trouble got in the trail
Spent the next five years in jail
D7 G G7
Should have read that detour sign
C
De-tour there's a muddy road ahead
D7 G G7
De-tour paid no mind to what it said
C
De-tour oh these bitter things I find
G D7 G
Should have read that detour sign
When I got right to the place
Where it said about face
D7
I thought that all my worries were behind
G
But the father I go the more sorrow I know
D7 G
Should have read that detour sign
Repeat #2
When I got stuck in the mud
All my hopes dropped with a thud
D7
I guess that my heart stings are made of twine
G
Had no will power to get from the hole that I'm in yet
D7 G
Should have read that detour sign
Repeat #2
How to play Detour
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 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.