Route 66
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Route 66
John Mayer
Okay, so I noticed that there wasn't a version of this anywhere.
This is the same version from the Disney Movie "Cars."
Just listen to the song to get the rhythm and picking.
Intro: G-G-G-G...etc
G C G
If you ever plan to motor west
C G
Travel my way, take the highway that's the best
D C G
Get your kicks on Route 66
G C G
It winds from Chicago to L.A.
C G
More than 2000 miles all the way
D C G
Get your kicks on Route 66
BRIDGE:
G (then no chord)
Now you go through St. Louie
C (n.C.)
Joplin, Missori
G
Oklahoma City looks mighty pretty
C
You'll see Amarillo
G
Gallop, New Mexico
D C
Flagstaff, Arizona (Don't forget Winona)
G D
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernadino
G C G
Won't you get hip to this timely tip
C G
When you take that California trip
D C G
Get your kicks on Route 66
D C G
Get your kicks on Route 66.
Solo-
Just solo on the Blues and Pentatonic scales in the Key of G.
(I may tab it out later)
BRIDGE:
G (then no chord)
Now you go through St. Louie
C (n.C.)
Joplin, Missori
G
Oklahoma City looks mighty pretty
C
You'll see Amarillo
G
Gallop, New Mexico
D C
Flagstaff, Arizona (Don't forget Winona)
G D
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernadino
G C G
Won't you get hip to this timely tip
C G
When you take that California trip
D C G
Get your kicks on Route 66
D C G
Get your kicks on Route 66.
D C G
Get your kicks on Route 66.
D C G
Get your kicks on Route 66.
Continue with a solo on the high notes in the key of G. then end on a G5 chord.
Enjoy ^_^
How to play Route 66
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 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.