I found the Cadd9 chord a much nicer sound and seems to be a better fit than the
chords used in the previous versions on here. I also continued the chord patterns
throughout the entire song for us newbies, not just once for the first verse and
first chorus, etc.
IN THE CHORUS, YOU CAN CHANGE IT UP A BIT IF YOU'D LIKE (C [in place of Cmaj7], G
[in place of Cadd9], and D [in place of Dadd4]). THE CHOICE IS YOURS.
Capo II
Standard Tuning
Chords used:
Cmaj7 Cadd9 Em7 Dadd4 C G D
e---0---|---3---|---3---|---2---|---0---|---3---|---2---
B---0---|---3---|---3---|---3---|---1---|---3---|---3---
G---0---|---0---|---0---|---0---|---0---|---0---|---2---
D---2---|---2---|---2---|---0---|---2---|---0---|---0---
A---3---|---3---|---2---|---x---|---3---|---2---|---x---
E---x---|---x---|---0---|---x---|---x---|---3---|---x---
Intro
(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X4
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Verse 1
Cmaj7 Cadd9
You got a fast car
Em7 Dadd4
I want a ticket to anywhere
Cmaj7 Cadd9
Maybe we make a deal
Em7 Dadd4
Maybe together we can get somewhere
Cmaj7 Cadd9
Any place is better
Em7 Dadd4
Starting from zero got nothing to lose
Cmaj7 Cadd9
Maybe we'll make something
Em7 Dadd4
Me, myself, I got nothing to prove
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Intro Fill
(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2
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Verse 2
Cmaj7 Cadd9
You got a fast car
Em7 Dadd4
I got a plan to get us out of here
Cmaj7 Cadd9
Been working at the convenience store
Em7 Dadd4
Managed to save just a little bit of money
Cmaj7 Cadd9
Won't have to drive too far
Em7 Dadd4
Just 'cross the border and into the city
Cmaj7 Cadd9
You and I can both get jobs
Em7 Dadd4
And finally see what it means to be living
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Intro Fill
(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2
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Verse 3
Cmaj7 Cadd9
You see my old man's got a problem
Em7 Dadd4
He lives with the bottle, that's the way it is
Cmaj7 Cadd9
He says his body's too old for working
Em7 Dadd4
His body's too young to look like his
Cmaj7 Cadd9
My mama went off and left him
Em7 Dadd4
She wanted more from life than he could give
Cmaj7 Cadd9
I said, "Somebody's got to take care of him"
Em7 Dadd4
So I quit school and that's what I did
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Intro Fill
(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2
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Verse 4
Cmaj7 Cadd9
You got a fast car
Em7 Dadd4
But is it fast enough so we can fly away?
Cmaj7 Cadd9
We gotta make a decision
Em7 Dadd4
Leave tonight or live and die this way
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Bridge
Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4, Cmaj7, Cadd9
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Chorus
Em7 Dadd4 Cmaj7
I remember when we were driving, driving in your car
Cadd9
The speed so fast I felt like i was drunk
Em7
City lights lay out before us
Dadd4
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
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Cadd9 Em7 Dadd4
And I__________ had a feeling that I belonged
Cadd9 Em7 Dadd4 Cmaj7 Dadd4
And I__________ had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone.
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Intro Fill
(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2
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Verse 5
Cmaj7 Cadd9
You got a fast car
Em7 Dadd4
And we go cruising to entertain ourselves
Cmaj7 Cadd9
You still ain't got a job
Em7 Dadd4
And I work in a market as a checkout girl
Cmaj7 Cadd9
I know things will get better
Em7 Dadd4
You'll find work and I'll get promoted
Cmaj7 Cadd9
We'll move out of the shelter
Em7 Dadd4
Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs
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Bridge
Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4, Cmaj7, Cadd9
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Chorus
Em7 Dadd4 Cmaj7
I remember when we were driving, driving in your car
Cadd9
The speed so fast I felt like i was drunk
Em7
City lights lay out before us
Dadd4
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
Cadd9 Em7 Dadd4
And I__________ had a feeling that I belonged
Cadd9 Em7 Dadd4 Cmaj7 Dadd4
And I__________ had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone.
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Intro Fill
(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2
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Verse 6
Cmaj7 Cadd9
You got a fast car
Em7 Dadd4
And I got a job that pays all our bills
Cmaj7 Cadd9
You stay out drinking late at the bar
Em7 Dadd4
See more your friends than you do your kids
Cmaj7 Cadd9
I'd always hoped for better
Em7 Dadd4
Thought maybe together you and me would find it
Cmaj7 Cadd9
I got no plans I ain't going nowhere
Em7 Dadd4
So take your fast car and keep on driving
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Bridge
Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4, Cmaj7, Cadd9
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Chorus
Em7 Dadd4 Cmaj7
I remember when we were driving, driving in your car
Cadd9
The speed so fast I felt like i was drunk
Em7
City lights lay out before us
Dadd4
And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
Cadd9 Em7 Dadd4
And I__________ had a feeling that I belonged
Cadd9 Em7 Dadd4 Cmaj7 Dadd4
And I__________ had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone
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Intro Fill
(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2
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Verse 7
Cmaj7 Cadd9
You got a fast car
Em7 Dadd4
But is it fast enough so you can fly away?
Cmaj7 Cadd9
You gotta make a decision
Em7 Dadd4
Leave tonight or live and die this way
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Intro Fill
(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2
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Bridge
Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4, Cmaj7, Cadd9 (let it ring out)
