Getaway Truck
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Intro:
E F#m D A
E F#m D A
[Refrão]
E F#m
They say you never know what you got until it's gone
D A
He's gonna learn the hard way, when he finds you long gone
E F#m
Gone like the wind in your hair, hands in the air
D A
Singing, so long, good luck
D A E
I wanna set your heart free, ride with me, I wanna be your getaway
D A E D
Heart free, ride with me, I wanna be your getaway truck.
D A F#m * A E A E A D
VERSE I
D A
1989 Cheyenne Chevrolet
F#m
5-Speed, single cab
E
Bench seat, faded grey
D A
Turned over twice, ain't too nice
F#m * A E A E A D
But it knows how to run
Girl, I'll get you out with a bang like a bullet from a gun
[Refrão]
E F#m
They say you never know what you got until it's gone
D A
He's gonna learn the hard way, when he finds you long gone
E F#m
Gone like the wind in your hair, hands in the air
D A
Singing, so long, good luck
D A E
I wanna set your heart free, ride with me, I wanna be your getaway
D A E D
Heart free, ride with me, I wanna be your getaway truck.
D A F#m * A E A E A D
VERSE II
D A
Summertime sunshine, cheap sunglasses
F#m
My heart sang southern twang
E
Sweeter than molasses, like the
D A F#m * A E A E A D
Country angel two-steppin' in my dance hall dreams
Girl, you got a heart of gold and you're beautiful in blue jeans
[Refrão]
E F#m
They say you never know what you got until it's gone
D A
He's gonna learn the hard way, when he finds you long gone
E F#m
Gone like the wind in your hair, hands in the air
D A
Singing, so long, good luck
D A E
I wanna set your heart free, ride with me, I wanna be your getaway
D A E F#m
Heart free, ride with me, I wanna be your getaway truck.
BRIDGE
D
They say life is like a highway
E A
You can turn into a dead end road
E F#m
I ain't afraid to get stuck
D E
I got a 4-wheel drive kinda heart
D
I know is tough enough to carry any load
D A F#m * A E A E A E
[Refrão]
E F#m
They say you never know what you got until it's gone
D A
He's gonna learn the hard way, when he finds you long gone
E F#m
Gone like the wind in your hair, hands in the air
D A
Singing, so long, good luck. Good luck.
E F#m
They say you never know what you got until it's gone
D A
He's gonna learn the hard way, when he finds you long gone
E F#m
Gone like the wind in your hair, hands in the air
D A
Singing, so long, good luck
D A E
Girl, I wanna set your heart free, ride with me, I wanna be your getaway
D A E
Heart free, ride with me, I wanna be your getaway
D A E
Heart free, ride with me, I wanna be your getaway truck
D A F#m * A E A E A D
I wanna be your getaway truck.
D A F#m * A E A E A D
End on D (upstrum)
How to play Getaway Truck
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.