It Takes Me Back
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Calling out the changes
G
To a pickup band
D
In a tired van broke down in the rain
G C
The tires whine, the moon shines on highway
G
signs flyin' by the countryside just shrugs and
D G
sighs and looks the other way
[Chorus]
C G
Rollin' through the hills of West Virginia
G D
Strollin' down the road in Tennessee
G C
When I think about the sound of wind through
Em
hickory
G
D
C G
Where I want to be
G
Takes me back
D
It takes me back
C G
To where I want to be
[Verse 2]
G
I was haulin' ass outta Utah
C
Runnin' towards Abeline
G
They'll fry your ass for an ounce of grass
D
Throw away the key
G
Now I ain't saying I'm an angel
C
All I'm saying is I was born free
G
But I found out what it's all about
D G
When they put those cuffs on me
[Chorus]
C G
Rollin' through the hills of West Virginia
G D
Strollin' down the road in Tennessee
G C
When I think about the sound of wind through
Em
hickory
G
It takes me back
D
It takes me back
C G
Where I want to be
G
Takes me back
D
It takes me back
C G
To where I want to be
[Solo]
G C G D G C G D G
[Verse 3]
G C
All the while that I was away longed to hold her
G
close and say I'm sorry,
D
For everything but there ain't no turning back
G
All the while that I was alone
C G
I longed for her, I longed for home but the light
in her eyes was gone
D G
Like windows painted black
G
The light in her eyes was gone
D G
Like windows painted black
[Chorus]
C G
Rollin' through the hills of West Virginia
G D
Strollin' down the road in Tennessee
G C
When I think about the sound of wind through
Em
hickory
D G
It takes me back
D
It takes me back
C G
Where I want to be
G
Takes me back
D
It takes me back
C G
To where I want to be
How to play It Takes Me Back
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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.