On The Road Down
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Intro B A G A
B A G A B
B A
I stood there waiting as you drove by, sad but true
B A
All the years that we've been friends, shame on you
G#m A
Now times are rough when you're not around
G#m E
And I wish you well with the new love you've found
C#m F# B A F#
But someday, baby, I'll see you on the road down
B A
In times of trouble it's easy to turn and walk away
B A
Life is too tough, guess, it's too much for you to stay
G#m A
I guess, it's safe to say I'll be around
G#m E
It'll sure be hard to stay in the same town
C#m F# B
But someday, baby, I'll see you on the road down
[Refrão]
F# G#m
On the road down, I'll see you
E B
Should you decide, he's not the one
F# G#m
On the road down, believe me
A
If you change your mind, I'll be here for you
( B A G A B A G A )
Solo F# G#m A E F# G#m A
B A
Promises, promises out the door, I guess, you've lost faith
B A
Well, I've tried and I've tried to get you to stay with no saving grace
G#m A
I hope that things will turn around
G#m E
If you're not happy with the new love you've found
C#m F# B
But someday, baby, I'll see you on the road down
[Refrão]
F# G#m
On the road down, I'll see you
E B
Should you decide, he's not the one
F# G#m
On the road down, believe me
A
If you change your mind
F# G#m
On the road down, I'll see you
E B
Should you decide, he's not the one
F# G#m
On the road down, believe me
A
If you change your mind
F#
I'll be here for you
G#m E B
Call me anytime of day, it's all right
F# G#m A
I'll be waiting by the phone if you need me, baby, it's all right
F# G#m E B
Hey, hey
( F# G#m E B )
How to play On The Road Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.