Straylin Street - Pete Droge
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Intro: Bb F C CaddF C
Bb F C CaddF C
When I was younger I was torn afraid & lonely
I knew I had to move gotta hit the road
Someday I would move and hide out where no one could ever catch me
Cause those are bound to move gotta hit the road
Dm Bb F C
Call for the hobo, but he was nowhere to be found
Call for the hobo, but he was nowhere to be found
Dm C Bb F
He must be lost down on Straylin Street
He must be lost down on Straylin Street
I spend all my time chasin nowhere gettin higher
I found out I was nowhere and it hit me hard
Thought I'd jump a train and head out for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
But the brakeman passed me by cause he was blind
Call for the brakeman but he was nowhere to be found
Call for the brakeman but he was nowhere to be found
He must be lost down on Straylin Street
He must be lost down on Straylin Street
[bridge]
Well say can't you help, help, help a man like me?
Well say can't you help, help, help a man like me?
Well say can't you help, help, help a man like me?
Or are you lost down on Straylin Street
Or are you lost down on Straylin Street
Well I hit the road with my bag full of my laundry
I carried my book in my right hand
Karouac's got his words that reach for the young and the ramble hearted
Cause those are bound to move gotta hit the road
Call for the rider but he was nowhere to be found
Call for the rider but he was nowhere to be found
He must be lost down on Straylin Street
He must be lost down on Straylin Street
How to play Straylin Street - Pete Droge
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.