I Hate Nashville
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Intro:
C Am7 Dm7 G
C Am7 Dm7 G
[Verso 1]
C
If something ain't sticking
Am7
They can't make you a star
Dm7
If the wheels ain't rolling
G
It's gonna get hard
C
Everybody tells you
Am7
You're the next big thing
Dm7
Pay your dues, can't pay your bills
G
It's a dream that's hard to kill
[Refrão]
C
I hate Nashville
Am7
Cause I've tried and tried and tried
Dm7
You give and break
Dm7
And it just takes
G E7
The best years of your life
Am7
Country music
F C
Is the reason I'm alive
Dm7
Paul Franklin playin' steel
G E7
God knows I love Vince Gill
Am7 G F
But I hate Nashville
C
I hate Nashville
[Verso 2]
C
Wrote a lot of songs
Am7
Made a lot of friends
Dm7
And if I'm being honest
G
I'd do it all again
C
I remember the first time
Am7
I saw the skyline shining
Dm7
Sometimes the road to the top's
G
A lot of downhill climbin'
[Refrão]
C
I hate Nashville
Am7
Cause I've tried and tried and tried
Dm7
You give and break
Dm7
And it just takes
G E7
The best years of your life
Am7
Country music
F C
Is the reason I'm alive
Dm7
Paul Franklin playin' steel
G E7
God knows I love Vince Gill
Am7 G F
But I hate Nashville
C
I hate Nashville
Instrumental:
Am7 Dm7 G
[Refrão]
C
I hate Nashville
Am
And it's stupid neon lights
Dm7
You give and break and it just takes
G E7
The best years of your life
Am7
Country Music
F C
Is the reason I'm alive
Dm7
Dolly, Emmylou and Patty's
G E7 F
"Nothing but the Wheel"
F
God knows I love Vince Gill
C Am7
But I hate Nashville
Dm7
I hate it
G
But I hate
How to play I Hate Nashville
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 C. 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.