Two Pump Texaco
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Intro
G D
G Dm
Verse
G D G D G D G D
He was wipin' motor oil off her dipstick
G D G D G D G D
She was pullin' on the hair that got caught in her lipstick
G D G D G D G D
And with the smell of her perfume he forgot the smell of gasoline
G D G D G D G
As he was toppin' off her tank she said, "How far to Abilene?"
[Refrão]
Em C D G
He sees 'em come, he sees 'em go
Em C D
From the island of his two pump Texaco
Instrumental
G Dm G D
verse 2
G D G D G D G
There's a rusted out rambler up on the rack
G D G D G D
And a pile of bald Goodyear's out in the back
G D G D G Dm G
He meets families on vacation, bikers and businessmen
G D G
He calls 'em friend, but he'll probably never see 'em again
D G
No, he won't
[Refrão]
Em C D G
He sees 'em come, he sees 'em go
Em C D
From the island of his two pump Texaco
Em C D G
He keeps 'em movin' on down the road
Em C D
Come back real soon to his two pump Texaco
Instrumental
Em C D G
Em C D
Bridge
Bm C
He's heard about those big city shop 'n' go stations
G D
With twenty automated self service machines
Em Bm
He just feels sorry for them big city people
C D
They must not know what service really means
He's got a sign that says
Verse
G D G D G D G D
Last chance stop for at least two hundred miles
G D G D G D G
Maps, gas, soda pop, Lucky Strikes and moon pies
G D G
Yeah, he's a third generation filler up, full service man
G
He thanks the Lord for that star in the sky
D G D
And the grease on his hands, yeah, he does
[Refrão]
Em C D G
He sees 'em come, he sees 'em go
Em C D
From the island of his two pump Texaco
Em C D G
He keeps 'em movin' on down the road
Em C D
Come back real soon to his two pump Texaco
How to play Two Pump Texaco
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.