Eastbound And Down
View chords used in this chart
*****NOTE* - The chord progression Boland uses in the verses is
NOT correct if you are trying to play along with the Jerry Reed
version. THIS is the way he plays it on the live CD at the Wormy Dog.****
[Refrão]G Em
East bound and down, loaded up and truckin'
C D D/C D/B D/A
we're gonna do what they say can't be done
G G7 C
We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there
D G
I'm east bound, just watch ol' "Bandit" run
Em
Ol' Smokey's got them ears on and he's hot on your trail
Em
He aint gonna rest 'til you're in jail
Em
You got to dodge 'im and you got to duck 'im
Em
you got to keep that diesel truckin'
A B
Just put that hammer down and give it hell
Chorus
You got your foot hard on the pedal. Son, never mind them brakes.
Let it all hang out 'cause we got a run to make.
The boys are thirsty in Atlanta and there's beer in Texarcana.
We're gonna bring it back no matter what it takes.
Chorus
How to play Eastbound And Down
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.