TUNING: STANDARD
CAPO: 4th FRET
[Intro]
D G
D G
D G
D A
D G
D G
D G
D G
[Verse]
D G A D D G A
Well, the world tears down all those who go astray
D G A D D G A
We pay a price for going our own way
Em Bm
Oh, and wisdom's often born of our scars
G A
And we find ourselves losing who we are
[Chorus]
D G D G
Go on, hit the highway, disappear in the night
Bm A G
You gotta see the world all by yourself, and that's alright
D G D G
You ain't leaving me worried, you were born to roam
Bm A G
The thing about outlaws and mustangs, they always come home
D A Em G
They always come home
[Verse]
D G A D D G A
You outlaws and mustangs, restless and on the run
D G A D D G A
Woh, come all you misfit daughters and you prodigal sons
Em Bm
You don't have to apologize
G A
For your free, exploring mind
[Chorus]
D G D G
Go on, hit the highway, disappear in the night
Bm A G
You gotta see the world all by yourself, and that's alright
D G D G
You ain't leaving me worried, you were born to roam
Bm A G
The thing about outlaws and mustangs, they always come home
D A Em G
They always come home
[Instrumental/Solo]
D A Em G
[Chorus]
D G D G
Go on, hit the highway, disappear in the night
Bm A G
You gotta see the world all by yourself, and that's alright
D G D G
You ain't leaving me worried, you were born to roam
Bm A G
The thing about outlaws and mustangs, they always come home
D A Em G
They always come hooo-ome heeeeyy-ey
[Outro]
D A Em G
Oh, oh, they always come hoooo-ome
D A Em G
Oh, oh, they always come hoooo-ome
D A Em G
Oh, oh, they always come hoooo-ome
D A Em G
Oh, oh, they always come hoooo-ome
D A Em G D
Oh, oh, they always come hoooo-ome
Playing "Outlaws And Mustangs" by Cody Jinks on guitar is a journey
through a song that combines the themes of freedom, wandering,
and eventual return home. The song is played in standard tuning with
a capo on the 4th fret, allowing for open chord shapes that are easy
o handle yet rich in sound.
Tuning and Setup
Ensure your guitar is in standard tuning. Then, place a capo on the 4th fret.
This setup will allow you to play the chords as if you were in an open position,
making it accessible for players of all levels.
Intro
The intro alternates between D and G chords, creating a welcoming and warm
opening that sets the stage for the song's narrative. It then transitions to A
before repeating the progression, ending on G. The repetition of these chords
establishes the song’s reflective mood.
Intro
D G
D G
D G
D A
D G
D G
D G
D G
Verse
The verse structure consists of a steady progression from D to G, then A,
and back to D, which is played twice before moving to Em and Bm. This chord
progression supports the song's narrative of freedom and the price of independence.
Verse
D G A D D G A
"Well, the world tears down all those who go astray"
Em Bm
"Oh, and wisdom's often born of our scars"
Chorus
The chorus is where the song's message shines through. The progression moves
from D to G, then Bm, A, and finally to G, emphasizing the song's core theme -
the innate need to roam and the eventual return home.
Chorus
D G D G
"Go on, hit the highway, disappear in the night"
Bm A G
"The thing about outlaws and mustangs, they always come home"
Instrumental/Solo
The instrumental or solo section follows a similar chord progression to the chorus,
allowing the music to breathe and giving the player a moment to reflect on
the song's themes.
Instrumental/Solo
D A Em G
Outro
The outro reiterates the theme of returning home, with a repetition of the chords
D, A, Em, and G. It's a reflective and reaffirming conclusion to the song’s narrative.
Outro
D A Em G
"Oh, oh, they always come hoooo-ome"
Performance Tips
- Focus on the transitions between chords, making sure they are
smooth to maintain the flow of the song.
- The dynamics of your strumming can add a lot of emotion to the performance.
Adjust your strumming intensity to match the mood of each section.
- Pay attention to the lyrical content and let it guide the expressiveness of your playing.
The themes of freedom, wandering, and homecoming are central to this song
and should be conveyed through your performance.
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