Headin' Out West
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D C G
I had one eye on the road, two hands on the wheel
A bottle of mescal by my side, I?d already cracked the seal
It was nine o?clock in the morning when we crossed that state line
I said, ?Hello? to New Mexico, left Texas far behind
G D C
I?m headin? out west where that wild wind blows
I traded in my troubles for the freedom of the road
I left a girl in Lubbock, Lord, I didn?t even packed
I?m headed for that promised land, I?m never coming back
I picked up a passenger just this side of Hobbs
Said his was going down to Carlsbad to find himself a job
He asked me where I was going and why my eyes were red
I took another swig of mescal and I turned to him and said
Chorus
About ten miles down the road that stranger changed his mind
Said he?d rather walk alone than take a chance with his life
I pulled off of the highway and he made his retreat
I threw an empty bottle of mescal on the gravel at his feet
Chorus
Just this side of Carlsbad I passed out and rolled my jeep
I told the cop there on the scene I simply fell asleep
Then from out of nowhere that stranger appeared again
He was walking towards the cop with an empty bottle of mescal in his hand
How to play Headin' Out West
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.