One For The Road
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: AmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
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Each chord is played for two down-strums and one up-strum.
Ex: Am \/ \/ /\ Em \/ \/ /\ C...
Each time C is played, leave the fourth string open on the first
down-strum and hammer-on the second fret before the second down-strum.
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During the chorus, the two F chords and the Am between them
should be strummed only once each.
In the song, the slide guitar can be heard here, as well as some picking.
Light strumming on the first three strings while the open
chord (F or Am) is sustained substitutes this well.
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[Intro]
Am Em C Em
Am Em C Em Am
[Verse 1]
Em C Em Am Em C Em Am
I guess I can't complain, things ain't that bad
Em C Em Am Em C Em
I'm gettin' by but hell, it's been a drag
Am Em C Em Am Em C Em
Day's been long but the weather, it stayed cool
Am Em C Em Am Em C Em Am
To tell you the truth I never quite quit thinkin' of you
[Chorus]
Em C Em
You say it's a common type of love
Am Em C Em Am
The one that keeps you comin' back, just a-runnin'
Em C Em F
Honey, I'm too far away to come home
Am
But darling, if you ask me to
F
Darling, if you ask me to
Am Em C Em
Am Em C G
[Verse 2]
Am Em C Em Am Em C Em
See your face in every heartbreak song
Am Em C Em Am Em C Em
I can't even turn the radio on
Am Em C Em Am Em C Em
The tears that fall will stain the hardwood floor
Am Em C Em Am Em C Em
Talkin' less of that all and more
[Chorus]
Em C Em
You say it's a common type of love
Am Em C Em Am
The one that keeps you comin' back, just a-runnin'
Em C Em F
Honey, I'm too far away to come home
Am
But darling, if you ask me to
F Am
Darling, if you ask me to
[Bridge]
Em C Em Am
Missed calls and lines that I'd never cross
Em C Em Am
We both know that we both lost and
Em C Em Am Am
Oh, one day one of us will just be gone
[Chorus]
Em C Em
You say it's a common type of love
Am Em C Em Am
The one that keeps you comin' back, just a-runnin'
Em C Em F
Honey, I'm too far away to come home
Am
But darling, if you ask me to
F
Darling, if you ask me to
Am Em C Em
Would you leave the porch light on?
Am Em C G
Am Em C Em
Am
How to play One For The Road
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.