Drivin' And Cryin'
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[Intro ]
(G) Picked my clothes up, grabbed my suitcase
Never looked back at the look on your fa(D)ce
I just (Cadd9) took off (G) drivin'
There's gotta be someplace I could go to
Help me forget about how much I love yo(D)u
Maybe (Cadd9) Dallas, San Antone, a two lane highway all alone
Drivin' and a-cr(G)yin', drivin' and a-cr(Cadd9)yin'
Got the r(D)adio up the petal pushed down
The (C) night wind blowin' my (E) tears around
Gotta (Am) get back where I used to (D) be
But I'm (C) racin' with your memor(D)y
Drivin' and a-cr(Cadd9)yin(G), drivin' and a-cr(Cadd9)yin(G)
(G) Sometimes in Texas ain't nothing out there
A man could get lost headed for nowh(D)ere
That's where I'm (Cadd9) goin' with(G)out you
At least the long nights won't desert me
If I got nobody ain't nobody gonna hurt m(D)e
Hello (Cadd9) heartache it's been a long time
I'm out of her life and out of my mind
Drivin' and a-cr(G)yin', drivin' and a-cr(Cadd9)yin'
Got the r(D)adio up the petal pushed down
The (C) night wind blowin' my (E) tears around
Gotta (Am) get back where I used to (D) be
But I'm (C) racin' with your memor(D)y
Drivin' and a-cr(Cadd9)yin(G), drivin' and a-cr(Cadd9)yin(G)
Drivin' and a-cr(Cadd9)yin(G), drivin' and a-cr(Cadd9)yin(G)
Drivin' and a-cr(Cadd9)_________yin(G)
Solo
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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.