Pontiac
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The chords to this are essentially just E and C#, however the chorus works
better with an Eminor from the 7th fret. I recommend playing the full chords,
not power chords, if playing this acoustically. Also, when this song gets
going, try playing A7 B7 (Johnny Cash style), instead of the C-it's a nice
modification.
Intro
E C# E C#
E
It's a Pontiac
C# E
It's a '63 Stratochief with a three on the tree
C#
And it belongs to me
E C#
And my baby
E
Her and me
C# E
We go driving down old highway seventeen
C#
She puts on the radio
E
Rolls down the window
C#
Lays her head back
E
It's a Pontiac
E C#
It ain't got no wild horses painted on the side
E C#
And the objects in the mirror are precisely their own size
E C#
It's got a chrome Indian in front of the door
E C#
Might be an Apache or an Arapaho
E C# E C#
Or a Pontiac
chorus
Em
There was an incident last night
C#
At seventeen and third
Em C#
It all happened so fast nobody's really sure
Em C#
But somebody held the rifle, somebody held the sack
E
And as fast as they were there
C#
Well they were gone just like that
E C# E C#
In a Pontiac
E C#
The anti-freeze is boiling and the oil pressure's low
E C#
And the pedal's to the metal and it's as fast as it can go
E C#
And the stain on her shoulder I getting darker you know
E C#
And the radio keep blasting out the facts
E C# E C#
It's a Pontiac
Tabbed by brock _magoo@Hotmail.com
How to play Pontiac
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.