Tobacco Road
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Intro:C/D (4x)
D C/D D C/D
I was born in a bunk
D C C/D
Mother died and my daddy got drunk
D C/D D C/D
Left me here to die or grow
C C/D
In the middle of Tobacco Road
D C/D D C/D
Grew up in a dusty shack
D C C/D
And all I had was a'hangin' on my back
D C/D D C/D
Only you know how I loathe
C
This place called Tobacco Road
C
But it's home
C7 D
The only life I've ever known
D7 G
Only you know how I loathe
D
Tobacco Road
C/D (12x)
D C/D D C/D
I'm gonna leave and get a job
D C C/D
With the help and the grace from above
D C/D D C/D
Save some money, get rich I know
C C/D
Bring it back to Tobacco Road
D C/D D C/D
Bring Dynamite and a crane
D C C/D
Blow you up, start it all over again
D C/D D C/D
Build a town be proud to show
C
Give the name Tobacco Road
C
Cause it's home
C7 D
The only life I've ever known
D7 G
Oh I despise and disapprove you
D
But I love ya, 'cause it's home
C/D (8x)
How to play Tobacco Road
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C/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.