The Drive In
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[Intro ]
e |---------------|
B |---------------|
G |---------------|
D |----------0----|
A |-0--2--4-------|
E |---------------|
D Bm G A x2
[Verso 1]
D
Another Friday night
Bm
Trying to get it right
G A
Im so excited to see you
D
Well Im racing against the clock
Bm
My hearts gonna stop
G A
If I dont make it there to see you
D
So I pull up to your place
Bm
For our first date
G A
Wipe the sweat off my brow
D
And I meet your old man
Bm
He shakes me by the hand
G A
Asks me where im taking you
[Refrão]
D
I said were going to the drive in
Bm
We're just friends
G A
Ill have her back home by 9
D
I promise shes in good hands
Bm
With a good man
G A
Just wanna make her smile tonight
D
So were going to the drive in
Bm G A
[Verso 2]
D
Yeah were cruising through town
Bm
With the windows down
G A
Dancing in the summer air
D
Oh I almost ran a red
Bm
You were messing with my head
G A
Its so hard not to stare
D
Well we find a place to park
Bm
Before it gets dark
G A
Front row for the silver screen
D
Then you scoot on over
Bm
Just to get closer
G A
And leave a kiss on my cheek
[Refrão]
D
Yeah you kissed me at the drive in
Bm
Are we just friends?
G A
Or could this be a true love thing?
D
Will you let me know?
Bm
Will you say its so?
G A
Will you go steady with me?
D
Going steady at the drive in
Bm G A
[Ponte]
G F7(b9)
When the credits roll, I take you home
G F7(b9)
I ride off in a dream
G F7(b9)
Then I tell myself to take it slow
E
But I cant wait to see you again
Fill
e |-----------------|
B |-----------------|
G |-----------------|
D |-----------------|
A |-----------------|
E |-5-5--3-3--2-2--0|
Outro
D Bm F7(b9) A
I fell in love at the drive in
D Bm F7(b9) A
We fell in love at the drive in
Repeats and fades
*F 7b9
E |--2-------------|
B |--2-------------|
G |--2-------------|
D |-------4--------|
A |-------4--------|
E |----------------|
How to play The Drive In
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.