One Ride In Vegas
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Eb tunning (1/2 step down)
Intro: G C D G
G C D G
He's packed up his boots and his riggin
G C D G (pick D)
Seventeen, and out on his own
G C D7 Em
And he'll ride 'em all from portland to taxas
C G D G
Dreamin of one ride in Vegas
D G C D
One ride in Vegas
G C D G
Lonely nights in run down motel rooms
G C D G (pick D)
Achin' bones from yesterdays ride
G C D7 Em
Its taken more than he thought he could give it
C G D G
But hes holdin on for one ride in Vegas
D G G
One ride in Vegas
G C D G C
He's riskin it all, driven by a hunger
C D G
That never will let him give up
C D G C
And with fire in his eyes, he dances with thunder
C G D
Till one day his day finally comes
G C D G
His heart beats fast with anticipation
G C D G (pick D)
Brighter lights than he's ever seen before
G c D7 Em
He's waited his whole life for the next 8 seconds
C G D G
And he'll do it all agen for one ride in vegas
D G GDDCGDD
One ride in Vegas
G C D G
He's an old man now , 2 times world champion
G C D G (pick D)
A modern day legend, every cowboy knows his name
G C D7 Em
He's settled down on his big ranch in Texas
C G D G
But he'd trade it all today for one ride in Vegas
D G
One more ride in Vegas
Outro
G C D G (til closin which is about 7x's)
How to play One Ride In Vegas
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.