Highway Born
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Intro
B7 E
[Verso 1]
E A
I love the highway, I suppose I always will
B7 E
Feels like I was born there, and am being born still
E A
I was born between towns with the pedal down
B7 E
With the pedal down, how am I ever going to settle down
E A
I need to check on Oklahoma, Louisiana, Tennessee
B7 E
I need to take the temperature of the whole country
E A B7
I need to get away, I never want to stay
E D C B7
Just play, say hey, get paid and be on my way
N.C. E
Back on the highway
B7 E
I don't know any other way
E
But back on the highway
{Whistling}
E A A7 B7 E
[Verso 2]
E A
I was born between towns with the pedal down
B7 E
With the pedal down, how am I ever going to sttle down
A B7
I took my chili spoon on my honeymoon, that's true
A B7 E
Th good news, my love loves chili too
B7 E
My love loves chili almost as much as I do
E A
I love the highway, I suppose I always will
B7 E
Feels like I was born there and am being born still
[Ponte]
D Bmaj7 Bm
And there's a highway in our hearts that I ride with you
Bm Dmaj7 Bmaj7
I love this highway too
E
I love you
E
I love you
E
I love you
E7
I love you
E7
I love you
E7 E E7 E
And I love you
Dmaj7
And when I die, bury me far away
Dmaj7
So I can take one last long trip
Bm
Out on the highway
{Whistling}
E E E E
A B7 E
A B7 E E
How to play Highway Born
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B7. 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.