I Cant Drive 55
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E G A G A G A E
e:------------------------------- -------0---3---0---3---0---3---0---0-
B:------------------------------- -------0---0---2---0---2---0---2---0-
G:-1-1-1---1-1-1---1-1-1---1-1-1- -1-1---1---0---2---0---2---0---2---1-
D:-2-2-2---2-2-2---2-2-2---2-2-2- -2-2---2---0---2---0---2---0---2---2-
A:-2-2-2---2-2-2---2-2-2---2-2-2- -2-2---2---2---0---2---0---2---0---2-
E:-0-0-0---0-0-0---0-0-0---0-0-0- -0-0---0---3-------3-------3-------0-
E (Fig 1.) (Fig 2.)
One foot on the break and one on the gas
E (Fig 1.) (Fig 2.)
Well there's too much traffic I can't pass, no
E G
What used to take three hours, now takes all day
E G A
It took me fifteen hours to get to L.A.
G
C'mon and write me up for 125
E
Poster my face wanted dead or alive
G
Take my license and all that jive
A (Fig 2.)
I can't drive 55!
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How to play I Cant Drive 55
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 E. 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.