Going Places chords
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TUNING: STANDARD
CAPO: 1st FRET
[Intro]
C C/E C/E F
C C/E C/E C
[Verse]
G C/E F
Mama called it way back when we were still in high school then
C G/B C/E F
Didn't listen when she said, "That girl is goin' places"
C G/B C/E F
Hotty toddy, top of class found a job you had to have
C C/E F
Came back home just to pack 'cause you were goin' places
[Pre-Chorus]
C C/E F
Kissed me goodbye, then you got gooone
C C/E C
If you think I'm stuck right where I was, baby, you'd be wrong
I been
[Chorus]
C Am7 C/E F
Goin' to that Keystone Light neon sign hangin' up in the door
C Am7 C/E F
That drinkin' spot with the parking lot full of Chevys and Fords
C Am7 C/E F
At the county line that you flew by, speed limit and my heart-breakin'
C Am C/E F
Your taillights ain't turnin' back but, you ain't the only one that's
C G/B C/E F
Goin' places
C G/B C/E F
[Verse]
C G/B C/E F
First stop was straight out of my left me outta nowhere mind
C G/B C/E G
Spent a couple days and nights all tore up
[Pre-Chorus]
C C/E F
And I know that I won't see the world like you do
C C/E F
But tonight, I'm bettin' that I'm gettin' way more gone than you
[Chorus]
C Am7 C/E F
Goin' to that Keystone Light neon sign hangin' up in the door
C Am7 C/E F
That drinkin' spot with the parking lot full of Chevys and Fords
C Am7 C/E F
At the county line that you flew by, speed limit and my heart-breakin'
C Am C/E F
Your taillights ain't turnin' back but, you ain't the only one that's
C G/B C/E F
Goin' places
C Am7 C/E F
[Bridge]
C G/B C/E F
Stay on that road, girl, wherever that might be
C C/E F
I doubt I'll cross your mind, but if I do, you'll find me
[Chorus]
C Am7 C/E F
Goin' to that Keystone Light neon sign hangin' up in the door
C Am7 C/E F
That drinkin' spot with the parking lot full of Chevys and Fords
C Am7 C/E F
At the county line that you flew by, speed limit and my heart-breakin'
C Am7 C/E F
Your taillights ain't turnin' back but, you ain't the only one that's
C C/E C/E F C
Goin' places
C/E F
Goin' places
[Outro]
C C/E F
(Mama called it way back when we were still in high school then)
C C/E C/E C
(Didn't listen when she said)
How to play "Going Places" by Travis Denning on guitar
Capo 1st fret
Chords Used: C, C/E, F, G, G/B, Am7, Am
Strumming Pattern: D DU UDU (Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up)
Tempo: Medium
[Intro]
Start with C chord.
Move into C/E, then repeat.
Move to F.
Back to C repeating the entire sequence.
[Verse]
Start with G.
Move to C/E, and then F.
Change to C, then to G/B.
Back to C/E, then forward to F.
Keep repeating the sequence smoothly.
[Pre-Chorus]
Begin with a C.
Go on to C/E, on to F.
Go to C, then to C/E.
Relocate to C.
Vary strumming from strum to strum for added drama in the emotions.
[Chorus]
Begin with C.
Am7 and then to C/E.
Switch to F.
Play the sequence over and over but focus on the strumming part.
Add dynamic to the strumming for emotional intensity.
[Verse]
Begin with a C.
Goes to G/B and then C/E.
Step up to F, then back to C.
End by G.
Keep the strumming nice and smooth and with the lyrics.
[Pre-Chorus]
Follow the same pattern as the first pre-chorus.
Reveal the emotional peak through strumming variations.
[Chorus]
Repeat the established pattern.
Keep that energy and emotion.
[Bridge]
Begin with C.
Reach for G/B then C/E.
Transition to F.
Return to C.
Keep the rhythm and feel.
[Chorus]
Repeat the above pattern.
Express the intensity of emotion by dynamic strumming.
[Outro]
Ending on C then take it to C/E.
Return to F, and then return to C.
Gradually decrease the strumming to a close.
Common Mistakes:
Missing the transition between chords; practice slowly first.
Inconsistent strumming pattern.
Neglect of capo placement when necessary to key.
Song Facts:
"Going Places" blooms with the joyously honest reflection of moving
on to find new paths than on Travis Denning. The song itself is inflected
strongly with change and self-growth. Travis is one of the most relatable
country music artists, well recognized for his note-taking and his emotions
in every classic performance that he gives; most importantly,
in those songs that touch on love, loss, and self-discovery.