I'm Headed Your Way
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Intro: G C G C
verse 1
G C
They're coming across the border by the thousands everyday
G C
Looking for a better life in the good old U.S.A
G C
Well, everybody's talking about the alians invading
G C
While I'm saving every dime for a Mexican vacation
Em D
Me, I'm headed your way
Em D
Hasta luego, Jose
[Refrão]
G C
You say ?hola?, I?ll say ?hi?
G C
When I pass you at the border slap me a high five
G C
You better pack a poncho ?cause it sure gets cold up here
G C
Me, I'm headed south for hot women and cheap beer
Em D
Here?s the keys to my Chevrolet
Em D
You can have the house and the bills I pay
Em D
Welcome to the good ol? U.S.A.
C D G
I'm headed your way, Jose
(Cuervo that is, lil? sunshine, some margaritas,
Cabo San Lucas, maybe go see Chichinitza, I love that word)
verse 2
G C
Up here we work our asses off just tryin? to get ahead
G C
But you can't spend a dollar if you're worked yourself to death
G C
From what I hear you way of life is an afternoon siesta
G C
Then back to work for a little while for an all night long fiesta
Em D
Me, I'm headed your way
Em D
Well sounds to me like a pretty fair trade
[Refrão]G C
You say ?hola?, I?ll say ?hi?
G C
When I pass you at the border slap me a high five
G C
You better pack a poncho ?cause it sure gets cold up here
G C
Me, I'm headed south for hot women and cheap beer
Em D
Here?s the keys to my Chevrolet
Em D
You can have the house and the bills I pay
Em D
Welcome to the good ol? U.S.A.
C D G
I'm headed your way, Jose
(White sandy beaches, pesos and jalapenos,
Palm trees, ocean breeze, ah man, Dos Equis)
G C
You say ?hola?, I?ll say ?hi?
G C
When I pass you at the border slap me a high five
G C
You better pack a poncho ?cause it sure gets cold up here
G C
Me, I'm headed south for hot women and cheap beer
Em D
Here?s the keys to my Chevrolet
Em D
You can have the house and the bills I pay
Em D
Me, I'm kickin' back in the Mexican shade
C D G
I'm headed your way, Jose
How to play I'm Headed Your Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.