Macon
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Piano intro for guitar: D C/G G Twice
Guitar enters with: D G D G D
D
I'm headed back to Macon
G
Middle of the Georgia pines
D
Gotta keep these big wheels rollin
G
To that sweet like thing of mine
D
I gotta get back to Macon
D C/G G
Love all night
D
I gotta get back to Macon
D C/G G
Love all night
D
I gotta get back to Macon
D C/G G
Love all night
D
Look out Macon, here I come
D C/G G Twice
Well my baby says she ain't crazy
Bout stayin home all alone
And the faster I go
The more I know
About waitin too damn long
I gotta get back to Macon
Love all night
I gotta get back to Macon
Love all night
I gotta get back to Macon
Love all night
Look out Macon here I come
Steel solo: D C/G G < 4 Times
Well I made a run down to Houston
On Saturday afternoon
Well my baby said
Boy you had your fun
You better get your butt back soon
You gotta get back to Macon
Love all night
You gotta get back to Macon
Love all night
I gotta get back to Macon
Love all night
Look out Macon here I come
Guitar solo: D C/G G < 4 Times
How to play Macon
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.