Highway Donkey
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(Verse)
Bm D
When I was younger, I did not know how to be
G
I lived my own lie and never asked the question
Bm D
why I always talked and dressed like everyone 'round me
G
Where were my own views and my own thoughts?
A
Didn't have a
(INTERLUDE)
Bm D G A
clue
Bm D G A
(Verse)
Bm D
Insecurity, no confidence that was my style
G
I did some false things, you'd say I was playing the wrong
Bm D
strings To realize how lost I was, it took a while
G
But it was worth it, now I'm much more confident and
(Chorus)
D
Fit,
A
I'm not going down the highway
Em
'Cause I had the might to stop
Bm A
And turn around before it was too
D
late
A
Instead I'm slowly going my way
Em
And if I don't reach the top
Bm A
I still got lot's right here, I
(INTERLUDE)
Bm D G A
appreciate
Bm D G A
(Verse)
Bm D
Just because I'm older now does not mean I'm complete
G
Yeah, I still have got fear, it's not as strong but it's still
Bm
here
D
And I'm confused at times but now I know where to put my feet
G
Right in my own trail, the only place if I don't wanna
(Chorus)
D
Fail,
A
I'm not going down the highway
Em
'Cause I had the might to stop
Bm A
And turn around before it was too
D
late
A
Instead I'm slowly going my way
Em
And if I don't reach the top
Bm A
I still got lot's right here, I
(INTERLUDE/SOLO-PART)
D A Em Bm A
appreciate
D A Em Bm A
(Chorus)
D
A
I'm not going down the highway
Em
'Cause I had the might to stop
Bm A
And turn around before it was too
D
late
A
Instead I'm slowly going my way
Em
And if I don't reach the top
Bm A D
I still got lot's right here, I appreciate
A
I'm not going down the highway
Em
'Cause I had the might to stop
Bm A
And turn around before it was too
D
late
A
Instead I'm slowly going my way
Em
And if I don't reach the top
Bm A D
I still got lot's right here, I appreciate
__________________________
Hope you enjoyed this one!
Stay KingerZ
-Matt
How to play Highway Donkey
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 Bm. 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.