Lake Speed
View chords used in this chart
[Intro]
F#m Bm f#m Bm F#m
then
B A G#m E
B A G#m Em
[Verse 1]
F#m
Out on the freeway
Away from the track
Another tenth place
Never gonna be in the
Bm F#m
black Everyone is dancing
Gold and champagne
Drank a few tall boys
Bm
To wash away my shame
[Verse 2]
F#m
Can't buy you things
Can't buy your love
Lost all my sponsors
Don't know what
Bm
I'm driving for
[Chorus]
B A
See the way you look at me
G#m E
With pity and confusion
B A
Tried to be your everything
G#m E
Always end up losing
B A
Thought someday my time
G#m
would come Sacrificed
E B
and prayed Up ahead
A
the flag goes down
G#m Em
While I melt away
[Verse 3/Outro]
F#m
Out on the freeway
Bm
Away from it all
F#m
Green lights are
Bm
fading Gathering dark
How to play Lake Speed
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 F#m. 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.