Down South
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Intro: G
[Verso 1]
G C G
Well, we were travelling on the Chester Road
C G
A lorry driver picking up a load said
C G
"Where you heading, boys? You need a ride?"
C
We said, "We're heading down south"
G
And we jumped inside
[Refrão]
Am Em
It was a good way to get to know you
Am Em
A fine way to work it all out
Am Em
It was a good way to get to know you
C G
As we were making our way down south
D C G
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, down south
[Verso 2]
G C G
The morning bus was where we two would meet
C G
I sat beside you on an empty seat
C G
We'd talk about guitars and rock and roll
C G Em
They were the subjects that would nver grow old
[Refrão]
Am Em
It was a good way to get to know you
Am Em
A fine way to work it all out
Am Em
It was a good way to get to know you
C G
Before we learned to twist and shout
D C
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah
G
Before we learned to twist and shout
[Verso 3]
G C G
The lorry went as far as he could go
C G
And dropped us off beside a busy road
C G
We had to find somewhere to stay the night
Am Em
But we knew that we would be alright
[Refrão]
Am Em
It was a good way to get to know you
Am Em
A fine way to work it all out
Am Em
It was a good way to get to know you
C G
As we were bombing around down south
D C G Am Em Am Em
Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, down south
Am Em
It was a good way to get to know you
C G
As we were bombing around down south
How to play Down South
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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.