Gotta Get Away
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[Intro]
Am7* Am9 G
[Chorus 1]
Am
Gotta get away for a while to ease my head
G
Everybody knows that's the way to do it
Am
Gotta get away for a while to ease my head
G
Everybody knows that's the way to do it
C/G G C/G
[Verse 1]
G C/G
Take it to the highway and leave your cares behind
G C/G
Going to the country, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
G C/G
Sleeping in the still of the night and wake to another day
G C/G
Out in the country
[Chorus 2]
Am
Gotta get away for a while to ease my head
G
Everybody knows that's the way to do it
Am
Gotta get away for a while to ease my head
G
Everybody knows that's the way to do it
[Bridge]
A# Am G
I guess you can say I'm getting away from the lights
A# Am G
Away from the noise and buildings that darken the skies
[Solo]
Am - G - Am
[Verse 2]
G C/G
Something 'bout the country style that puts you in a trance
G C/G
That's country living
G C/G
Someday I hope to have some land and raise a family
G C/G
Out in the country
[Outro]
N.C.
Gotta get away for a while to ease my head
N.C.
Everybody knows that's the way to do it
N.C.
Gotta get away for a while to ease my head
G
Everybody knows that's the way to do it
Am
Gotta get away for a while to ease my head
G
Everybody knows that's the way to do it
Am
Gotta get away for a while to ease my head
G
Everybody knows that's the way to do it
Am
Gotta get away for a while to ease my head
G
Everybody knows that's the way to do it
Am7* (hold)
Gotta get away for a while to ease my head
Am9 (hold) G
Everybody knows that's the way to do it
How to play Gotta Get Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am7. 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.