Lonely Road
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STANDARD TUNING w/
Capo on 2
INTRO-
G C D x2
G C D G C D
December came and went, saw my family, saw some friends
G C D G C D
Two days and I'm back on the lonely road (Baby welcome to the lonely road)
G C D G C D
Hold her so close squeeze her tight, kiss her neck so she knows it's right
G C D G
Last night 'till I'm off on the lonely road
C D
(Baby welcome to the lonely road)
( -3 quick strums then mute)
C C C D D D G D Em D
Will you forget me when I'm gone (Oh oh oh oh)
C C C D D D G D Em D C
I don't expect you to be strong (Oh oh oh oh)
D C D -once
I just hope nothing changes, cause there's no turning back
G C D
From this lonely road
G C D G C D
Constantly torn between, all the right and the wrong things
G C D G C D
But who's to say on the lonely road (Baby welcome to the lonely road)
G C D G C D
Is it worth it in the end? Got a cough and I lost a close friend
G C D G
I think I'm starting to resent the lonely road
C D
(Baby welcome to the lonely road)
C C C D D D G D Em D
I won't forget you when I'm gone (Oh oh oh oh)
C C C D D D G D Em D C
I'll keep pretending that I'm strong (Oh oh oh oh)
D C D -once
I just hope nothing changes, cause there's no turning back
G C D
From this lonely road
G C D
Em D C D
G C D G C D
I attempt to a slower pace, will she smile when she see's my face
G C D G C D
Now I'm scared to come home from this lonely road (Ohoh oh) woah, oh oh oh
G C D G
(Baby welcome to the lonely road,) the lonely road
C D G
(Baby welcome to the lonely road,) this lonely road
C D C C D D(pause)G G G G
(Baby welcome to the lonely road)
How to play Lonely Road
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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.