Fast
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verse 1
G D/F#
Life’s a hundred and five on an interstate flying
Em C
In a jet black ride running red lights
G D/F# Em C
With two feet down stomping the gas fast
G D/F#
It's a roller coaster clicking and climbing
Em C
Holding your breath thinking you're gonna die
G D/F# Em C
Screaming the whole way down with your hands up high fast
[Refrão]
G D/F# Em C
You can't slow it down you get one go around
G D/F# Em C
We're all hurrying up and trying to make it last
G D/F# Em C
And we hold on tight to this dear sweet life
G D/F#
Spinning our wheels with all we got
Em C
Trying to stop that ticking clock from going
G D/F# Em C
past fast
verse 2
G D/F#
It's black and white in a picture frame
Em C
Funny haired dudes in high rise jeans
G D/F#
And catching yourself saying Boy
Em C
Times sure have changed and fast
G D/F#
It's three it's ten it's seventeen
Em C
It’s Twenty-one and you can't believe
G D/F# Em C
Spitting image of you and me as a man fast
G D/F#
It's forever getting to 18 weeks
Em C
In a hospital hooked to cold machine
G D/F# Em C
Finally hearing the sound of that little heart beat fast
[Refrão]
G D/F# Em C
You can't slow it down you get one go around
G D/F# Em C
It's a million little moments in your hands
G D/F# Em C
And we hold on tight to this dear sweet life
G D/F#
Spinning our wheels with all we got
Em C
Trying to stop that ticking clock from going
G D/F# Em C
past fast
G D/F# Em C
So fast - yeah
Bridge
D
It's that split decision you're gonna make
D
A second chance you might not get to take
C
and knowing whatever you do you can't turn back
D
Hope you always take that long way home
D
Slow down when you smell the roses
C
And whatever's making you mad - man - let it go fast
verse 3
G D/F#
It's that midnight call it's your worst fear
Em C
Momma crying you need to get here
G D/F# Em C
Please be safe leave as soon as you can fast
G D/F#
It's a hundred and five on an interstate flying
Em C
In a jet black ride running red lights
G D/F# Em C
Hoping to get there in time to hold his hand
C
And say I love you dad - damn - fast
Outro
G D/F#
Father Son and Holy Ghost
Em C
Love and family faith and hope (x4)
How to play Fast
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.