Race Car Joe
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Capo 4
F C
When the wheels are rolling, he's alive
G C
Going 94 in a '55
F Am
With a burning engine he would go
G C
Down the Gladewater Highway Race Car Joe
F C
Past the Green Frog sign where they sold beer
G C
He takes his orders from an engineer
C Am
He tells the tool pushers which way to go
G C
It's one day's work for Race Car Joe
He's got the Camel points from one last drag
Before he takes the grandkids out to Six Flags
The sun has weathered where the wrinkles show
But the years ain't broken Race Car Joe
Solo
Restless dreams, oil fires, broken drill bits
On a blow out tire, there's nude strip joints
It's a holy row
He's seem 'em all Race Car Joe
Six foot give, East Texas style, brand new teeth
Now on a crooked smile
In a one-ton pickup, with a cancer glow
When he looks at you Race Car Joe
How to play Race Car Joe
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 F. 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.