The Naked Ride Home
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Capo 1st Fret
Intro: C F Am G
Verse I:
C G
"Just take off your clothes and I'll drive you home," I said
F C
Knowing she never could pass on a dare.
F C
And knowing it sounded more desperate than reckless or bold
G F
I just put it out there cold, too far gone to care.
Verse II:
C G
My eyes on the road, she slid herself down in the seat
F C
And a vision of paradise swung into view.
F C
Across those five lanes not one driver glanced over to see
G F
The beauty known only to me, and a big rig or two.
Chorus:
C G F
On that freeway the light was receding
C G F
Her beauty, a sight so misleading
C G F G
I failed to hear the heart that was beating alone
C F Am G
On the naked ride home.
Verse III:
C G
With the trace of a smile and that defiant look in her eye
F C
She hurtled through space in a world of her own.
F C
And turning aside my caress spoke of all that she'd not yet done
G F
As if I was the doubting one, who would have to be shown.
(c:Chorus)
Break Chords: C G F C F C G F
Verse IV:
C G
She gathered her clothes and ran through the yard in the dark
F C
Up onto the porch like a flash, then inside.
F C
Then one room at a time I watched every light in our house come on
G F
Like the truth that would eventually dawn, forcing me to decide.
(c:Chorus)
C F Am G......on out.
How to play The Naked Ride Home
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 C. 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.