Hot Dusty Roads
View chords used in this chart
A G D D
I don't tell no tales about no hot dusty roads
A D A E7
I'm a city boy and I stay at home
A G D D
I make no excuses I just don't want to roam
A D A E7
And I don't like being alone
E7 A G D D
I give you loving and a place to take off your shoes
A E7
It does surprising things for a case of the blues
A G D D
It ain't no club, you don't have to pay no dues
A D A E7
You just love me and I love you
D D
And if you take some pride
D
In being alive
A G A
If you're interested in looking inside
A Ab G
Of yourself
D
Just drop on by
D D
Baby ask me why
G E D7sus2
At least you don't have to be by yourself
A G D D
Just come knock, most likely I'll be there
A
Then you look around
E
Find a comfortable chair
A G D
And then you sit, and you might think about
D A E7
Why he's there, I can't tell you why, only where
Solo: A G D D A D A E7 (2x)
How to play Hot Dusty Roads
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 A. 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.