The Lost Highway
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A E
All alone and lost
B7
For a life of sin I've paid the cost
A E
When I pass by all the people say
B7 E
Just another guy on the Lost Highway
E A E
Just a deck of cards and a jug of wine
B7
And a woman's love make a life like mine
A E
On the day we met I went astray
B7 E
I started rolling down that Lost Highway
SOLO
E A E
I was just a lad nearly twenty two
B7
Neither good or bad just a kid like you
A E
And now I'm lost to late to pray
B7 E
But I paid the cost on the Lost Highway
F# B F#
Now boys don't start your rambling round
On this road of sin
C#7
Are you sorrow bound
B F#
Take my advice or you'll curse the day
C#7 F#
You started rolling down that Lost Highway
B F#
Take my advice or you'll curse the day
C#7 F#
You started rolling down that Lost Highway
From Chris & Herb "Bakersfield Bound"
1996 Sugar Hill Records
Tree Publishing(BMI)
How to play The Lost Highway
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 A. 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.