Pickin' Up Strangers
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Tabbed by: Emrldeyzs
INTRO: C (F) C 2x
CHORUS:
C Am
Picking up strangers let me tell you about the dangers
F C
You never know what they're out to get from you
Dm G
You never know what they're gonna try to do
C Am
Picking up strangers let me tell you about the dangers
F C
Some are just common thieves they say
Dm G C
Next thing you know want to steal your heart away
VERSE:
Am C
Sometimes this old life it seems like highway
Am C
And it keeps rolling on and on
Am (C) F
And on that highway you meet a lot of strangers
(C) Dm D7 G
You pass a lot of dangers on your way home
CHORUS:
C Am
Picking up strangers let me tell you about the dangers
F C
If you don't like taking chances then
Dm G Am
You better keep moving on my friend
C Am
Picking up strangers let me tell you about the dangers
F C
Some are just common thieves they say
Dm G
Next thing you know want to steal your heart away
CHORUS:
C Am
(Picking up strangers) Let me tell you about the dangers
F C
You never know what they're out to get from you
Dm G
You never know what they're gonna try to do
C Am
Picking up strangers let me tell you about the dangers
F C
Some are just common thieves they say
Dm G
Next thing you know want to steal your heart away
TAG:
C Am
(Picking up strangers) Let me tell you about the dangers
F C
You never know what they're out to get from you
- FADE
How to play Pickin' Up Strangers
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.