The Car In Front Of Me
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[Intro ]
D G C G C
Verse
G
Homecoming parade, you were the queen
C
I was riding right behind you with the rest of the team
Am
Saw my ring on your finger as you waved to the crowd
C D
I didn't know a second stringer could ever be so proud
C G C
The car in front of me was carrying what i loved more than anything
Em D G C
My sweetest dream was in the car in front of me
G
On Wednesday nights, we'd meet at church
C
You'd bring the kids, and I'd come straight from work
Am
Going home I'd read their lips through the window of your van
C D
As they sang Jesus loves me, I thought God I'm a lucky man
C G C
The car in front of me was carrying what i loved more than anything
Em D G C
My sweetest dream was in the car in front of me
Em D C
Even after what the doctor said
G D
You were strong and you believed
C Am D Am D
And you held us all together through one more spring
G
Their little hands held on to mine
C
As we sat in that backseat with tears in our eyes
Am
A long line of headlights
Strangers stopped along the road
C D
No Monday wasn't meant for wearing Sunday clothes
C G C
The car in front of me was carrying what i loved more than anything
Em D G C
My sweetest dream was in the car in front of me
Outro
G C
How to play The Car In Front Of Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.