Joyride
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G D7 G
You're leaving and Lord knows I'm grieving
C G
Cause you sure picked a bad train to ride
C D7 G C
He'll drop you like a stone when the joy is all gone
G A7 D7
From the joyride he's taking you on
G D7 G
That's not love in his eyes just desire
C G
That you can't satisfy for long
C D7 G C
And you'll hate where you've been when you come to the end
G D7 G
Of the joyride he's taking you on
C G
Look around and you may catch him laughing
A7 D7
At those pictures he's been painting for you
C G
Get those stars out of your eyes and look closer
A7 D7
Cause darling he's painting them blue
G D7 G
Lord I wish I could save you the sorrow
C G
And the pain that you'll be going through
C D7 G C
But they'll be on the bill when you pay for the thrill
G D7 C G
Of the joyride he's taking on yo-u
How to play Joyride
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 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.