Enjoy The Ride
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Intro:
G C G C G Em D G
[Verso 1]
G C G
David’s daddy was an army man
C G
Tried his best to be a dad
C G
Sent his son off to be a college grad
Em D G
Now Davy’s in the navy on a ten year plan
[Verso 2]
G C G
Well, Jenny was the daughter of a rodeo queen
C G
She could ride a bronc with reins in her teeth
C
But she met a bull rider who finished top three
Em D G
Now she’s due in nine months and she’s only eighteen
[Refrão]
C G
So step right up and come on in
D Em
And buy a lifelong ticket, friend
C G D
It’s a long way up from the back of the line
C G
Don’t worry, it’s not your fault
D Em
That life is just a carnival
C G D
It’s a game you get to play just one time
C D G C Em D G C Em D G
So hold on tight and try to enjoy the ride
[Verso 3]
G C G
Well, John’s dad played back in ‘88
C
John was destined for an all-pro team
G C G
But he blew his knee on 4th and 3
Em D G A G
And the pills took him down to Baker Street
[Refrão]
C G
So step right up and come on in
D Em
And buy a lifelong ticket, friend
C G D
It’s a long way up from the back of the line
C G
Don’t worry, it’s not your fault
D Em
That life is just a carnival
C G D
It’s a game you get to play just one time
C D G C Em D G C Em D G
So hold on tight and try to enjoy the ride
[Verso 4]
G C G
Well, Davy’s gonna be one hell of a dad
C G
Jenny’s daughter’s over at A&M
C G
And John is clean and off the pills
Em D C
How they’re doing, only time will tell
[Refrão]
C G
So step right up and come on in
D Em
And buy a lifelong ticket, friend
C G D
It’s a long way up from the back of the line
C G
Don’t worry, it’s not your fault
D Em
That life is just a carnival
C G D
It’s a game you get to play just one time
C D G
So hold on tight and try to enjoy the ride
Outro:
C G C Em D G C Em D G
How to play Enjoy The Ride
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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.