Uncle Pete
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A D
My Uncle Pete was a trucker, riding down the Nullarbor plain
a E
ten split gears and an overdrive, crome stack shooting out flames
A D A
He'd throw me up into the cab, my little hands would grip the wheel
A E A
and I would dream about the day, I could drive that rig for real
[Refrão]D A D A
Rolling, rolling,.. rolling around the world
D A
ten years old and ten feet tall
E
waving good bye to the girl next door
D A D A
rolling rolling, today I'm king of my street
D A
I've got my sleeves rolled up and my arm hanging out
E A
as I drive off with Uncle Pete
E A
as I drive off with Uncle Pete
A D
Heading west on highway one my eyes are glued to the road
A E
the two way allways in my hand, "little buddy" thats my code
A D A
We'd pull into Mick's for a pie and chips, not a brussel sprout in sight
A E A
some yarns to spin as we listen to Slim, then we drive into the night
Chorus, instrumental D A D A D A E x2
D A D A
Rolling, rolling,.. rolling around the world
D A
ten years old and ten feet tall
E
showing off in front of the girl next door
D A D A
rolling rolling, today I'm king of my street
D A
I've got my sleeves rolled up and my arm hanging out
E A
as I drive off with Uncle Pete
D A
I've got my sleeves rolled up and my arm hanging out
E A
as I drive off with Uncle Pete
E A
as I drive off with Uncle Pete
A E
If I had one wish I'd wanna be
F#m D
If I had one wish I'd wanna be
A E
If I had one wish I'd wanna be
A E A
Like my Uncle Pete.
How to play Uncle Pete
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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.