Show Me The Highway
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Intro
| E | E | E | E |
| E | E | E | E |
[Verso 1] E A E E
The sun's comin' up and the warm breeze caresses my face.
E A E E
It's a beautiful day to finally get out of this place.
F#m F#m E E
And what's on my back are the few little things that I own.
F#m A B7 B7
I doubt this old town will even know that I'm gone.
[Refrão] E A E E
So, show me, show me the Highway.
E A E E
Yeah, show me, show me the Highway.
Interlude
| E | A | E | E |
| E | A | F#m | B7 |
[Verso 2] E A E E
The road is endless and I gotta keep moving around
E A E E
with so many places and faces, town to town.
F#m F#m E E
Over the hill to somewhere far away,
F#m A B7 B7
with so much beauty I'm almost yearning to stay.
[Refrão] E A E E
So, show me, show me the Highway.
E A E E
Yeah, show me, show me the Highway.
[Ponte]F#m F#m E E
Maybe someday I'll think about settling down.
F#m F#m B7 C7
Until I do, I won't be hanging around.
[Refrão]F Bb F F
Show me, show me the Highway.
F Bb F F
Yeah, show me, show me the Highway.
F Bb F F
Show me, show me the Highway.
F Bb F F
Yeah, show me, show me the Highway.
Outro
| F | Bb | F | F ||
How to play Show Me The Highway
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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.