Ride
View chords used in this chart
Intro: F Am/E G/D F
F Em/B F (2x)
C Am/C C (passing notes if wanted are e, and then d+g)
I've been out on that open road
Am/C
You can be my full time, daddy
Am/C C
White and gold
C Am/C C
Singing blues has been getting old
Am/C
You can be my full time, baby
Am/C C
Hot or cold
Am
Don't break me down
C/G
I've been traveling too long
Am
I've been trying too hard
G/B
With one pretty song
F Am/E G/D F
I hear the birds on the summer breeze, I drive fast
F Em/B F
I am alone in the night
F Am/E G/D F
Been trying hard not to get into trouble, but I
F Em/B F
I've got a war in my mind
(Same chord sequence but repeated over the words ride in the next line)
So, I just ride, just ride (2x)
C Am/C C
Dying young and I'm playing hard
Am/C Am/C C
That's the way my father made his life an art
C Am/C C
Drink all day and we talk 'til dark
Am/C Am/C C
That's the way the road doves do it, ride 'til dark.
Am
Don't leave me now
C/G
Don't say good bye
Am
Don't turn around
G/B
Leave me high and dry
F Am/E G/D F
I hear the birds on the summer breeze, I drive fast
F Em/B F
I am alone in the night
F Am/E G/D F
Been trying hard not to get into trouble, but I
F Em/B F
I've got a war in my mind
(Same chord sequence but repeated over the words ride in the next line)
I just ride, just ride (2x)
F Am/E G/D F
I'm tired of feeling like I'm f*cking crazy
F Em/B F
I'm tired of driving 'til I see stars in my eyes
F Am/E G/D F
I look up to keep myself sane, baby
F Em/B F
So I just ride, I just ride
F Am/E G/D F
I hear the birds on the summer breeze, I drive fast
F Em/B F
I am alone in the night
F Am/E G/D F
Been trying hard not to get into trouble, but I
F Em/B F
I've got a war in my mind
(Same chord sequence but repeated over the words ride in the next line)
I just ride, just ride (2x)
How to play Ride
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.