>From Mark Albert <markalbert@pipeline.com>
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G C G
Heavy traffic ahead, heavy traffic ahead.
D G
We gotta ramble, ramble, heavy traffic ahead.
We pulled out of Nashville, right on time,
The Blugrass Special fits down the line.
Heavy traffic ahead, heavy traffic ahead.
We gotta ramble, ramble, heavy traffic ahead.
Travel around, state to state,
The Bluegrass Boys are never late.
Heavy traffic ahead, heavy traffic ahead.
We gotta ramble, ramble, heavy traffic ahead.
Late in evening, about sundown,
You know we've come to some other town.
Heavy traffic ahead, heavy traffic ahead.
We gotta ramble, ramble, heavy traffic ahead.
We do our work, with the good will,
On Friday night we head for Nashville.
Heavy traffic ahead, heavy traffic ahead.
We gotta ramble, ramble, heavy traffic ahead.
How to play >From Mark Albert <markalbert@pipeline.com>
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.