'Motor Away'
View chords used in this chart
E - 022100 --11--8--9-- notes...keep the open B string
F# - 244322 ------------ droning as you fret the notes
F#/F - 144322 ------------ on the G string.
F#/E - 044300 ------------
G#m - 466444
(start with B-E-B-E)
B E
when you motor away beyond the once-red lips
B E
when you free yourself from the chance of a lifetime
B E
you can be anyone they told you to
G#m
you can belittle every little voice that told you so
D#
and then the time will come when you add up the numbers
G#m D#
and then the time will come when you motor away
F# F#/F F#/E F#
oh why don't you just drive away
B E
when you motor away down the icy streets
B E
you can't lie to yourself that its the chance of a lifetime
B E
you can be anyone they told you to
G#m
you can belittle every little voice that told you so
D#
and the time will come when you add up the numbers
G#m D#
and then the time will come when you motor away
F# F#/F F#/E
oh why don't you just drive away
(solo starts)
B E B E
come on speed on
(finish with B-E-B-E-B)
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How to play 'Motor Away'
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 E. 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.