Life Is On The Road
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Am
I left home about a week ago
Am
Left my wife and kids back east at home
Am
Got bills to pay got mouths to feed
Am
Gotta get up early and work my 7 to 3
F G
Well things are hard and life aint free
F G
Nothings ever been easy for me
F G
But I gotta go
F G
My life is on the road
I finished school about a week ago
Packed my bags and hit the open road
Grabbed my tools and I grabbed my hat
Hit the road now theres no holding back
F G
Well things are hard and life aint free
F G
Nothings ever been easy for me
F G
But I gotta go
F G
My life is on the road
I kissed my girl about a week ago
She packed her bags and now shes here at home
Feels so good to have her in my arms
Things are better and not quite as hard
F G
Well things are hard and life aint free
F G
Nothings ever been easy for me
F G
But I gotta go
F G
My life is on the road
F G
Well things are hard and life aint free
F G
Nothings ever been easy for me
F G
But I gotta go
F G
My life is on the road
How to play Life Is On The Road
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.