Neon Rainbow (ver. 2)
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[Intro ]G
G
Daddy won a radio
C
He tuned it to a country show
D C D
I was rockin in the cradle to the cryin' of a steel guitar.
G
Mama used to sing to me
C
She taught me that sweet harmony
D C G
Now she worries 'cause she never thought I ever really take it this far
D
a singin' in the bars and
[Refrão] G
Chasin' that neon rainbow,
C G
Living that honkytonk dream
D Em A7 D
Cause all I've ever wanted is to pick this guitar and sing
C G
Just tryin' to be somebody
C A7
Just wanna be heard and seen
C D G C
Im' chasin that neon rainbow
A7 D G C D7 G C A7 D7 G
Livin' that honky tonk dream.
G
An atlas and a coffee cup
C
Five pickers and an old Dodge truck
D C D
Headin' down to Houston for a show on Saturday night.
G
Well this overhead is killin me,
C
Half the time I sing for free.
D C G
But when the crowd's into it,Lord,it makes this thing I'm doin' seem right,
D
Standin' in the spotlight.
Chorus:
Last verse and final chorus
Key Change up one step
A
Daddy won a radio.
D
He won it thirty years ago.
E D E
He said, Son, I just know we're gonna hear you singin' on it someday.
A
Well, I made it up to Music Row,
D
But Lordy, don't the wheels turn slow.
E D E
Still I wouldn't trade a minute, I wouldn't have it any other way.
E
Just show me to the stage.
Final Chorus:
A
Chasin' that neon rainbow,
D A
Living that honkytonk dream
E A B7 E
Cause all I've ever wanted is to pick this guitar and sing
D A
Just tryin' to be somebody
D B7
Just wanna be heard and seen
D E A D
Im' chasin that neon rainbow
B7 E A
Livin' that honky tonk dream.
Tag:
D E A D
Im' chasin that neon rainbow
B7 E A D E7 A D B7 E7 A
Livin' that honky tonk dream.
How to play Neon Rainbow (ver. 2)
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 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.