Out On The Interstate
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verse 1
G Bm
Dark sky blue with a bright red crown.
Em C
The invitation every city and town.
G Bm
Ready to go in-to the unknown.
Em C
I don't know the if and whens of coming home.
PREChorus 1
Am G
My future crept up on me, much like a heart at-tack
Am G D
Straight life is calling me, and I ain’t calling back
Chorus
G C
Out, out on the inter-state
G C
Out, out on the inter-state
G C
Out, out on the inter-state
D
Out on the interstate again. Fig. 1
verse 2
G Bm
On either side it's a fern and creek,
Em C
And nothing but black asphalt, in between.
G Bm
It's not safe to drive in the rear-view
Em C
It's what lies a-head that can kill you
PREChorus 2
Am G
My future crept up on me much like a heart attack.
Am G D
The straight life is calling me, but I aint calling back.
Chorus
Solo: G Bm Em C x4
PREChorus 3
Am G
And re-ality is bangin' hard on my bathroom door.
Am G D
And nobody calls me ‘cause I don't answer it no more.
Chorus
Fig. 1 G
e|-----------|
B|---------3-|
G|---------4-|
D|-0-2-4-5-5-|
A|----------—|
E|-----------| x4, then play pickup notes into next verse
How to play Out On The Interstate
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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.