Roads That Go Nowhere chords
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Capo 3rd fret
[Intro]
D G D G
[Verse 1]
D
Mama said nothin' good happens after midnight
Em7
Truck full of buddies and a 12-pack of somethin' light
G
Recipe for disaster right there
G
That's a road that goes nowhere
D
People said a six string's good for time to kill
Em7
But it don't buy a house and it don't pay pills
G
If you don't get a job, don't cut your hair
G
That's a road that goes nowhere
[Chorus]
D
But one got me to Music City
Em7
One got me a kiss from a pretty
G
Smile shotgun ridin'
G
Now she's wearing a left-hand diamond
D
Some dead-ended and turned out wrong
Em7
Hell, there's some that I'm still on
G
But lookin' back at that rearview, man, I swear
Em7 G D G
I've gone pretty damn far on them roads that go nowhere
[Verse 2]
D
I've lost count of all of the break down
Em7
Days that I swore I oughta just turn around
G
But I guess somebody heard my prayers
G
Runnin' down a road that goes nowhere
[Chorus]
D
'Cause one got me to Music City
Em7
One got me a kiss from a pretty
G
Smile shotgun ridin'
G
Now she's wearing a left-hand diamond
D
Some dead-ended and turned out wrong
Em7
Hell, there's some that I'm still on
G
But lookin' back at that rearview, man, I swear
Em7 G Em7
I've gone pretty damn far on them roads that go nowhere
[Bridge]
Em7
The ones less traveled
D/F#
Washed-out pothole, dirt, mud, and gravel
G
Kind that you don't know where they lead
N.C.
They took me where I need to be
[Chorus]
D
One got me to Music City
Em7
One got me a kiss from a pretty
G
Smile shotgun ridin'
G
Now she's wearing a left-hand diamond
D
Some dead-ended and turned out wrong
Em7
Hell, there's some that I'm still on
G
But lookin' back at that rearview, man, I swear
Em7 G D
I've gone pretty damn far on them roads that go nowhere
[Outro]
G D G
On them roads that go nowhere
How to Play Denning Travis' "Roads That Go Nowhere" on the Guitar
Playing Style: To depict the song's reflective mood, the majority of the chords are open,
with a steady strum.
Capo: To stay in the original key, place the capo on the third fret.
[Intro]
Chords: D, G
Lightly downstroke D, then shift to G.
To establish the mood of the music, maintain a steady beat.
[Verse 1]
Chords: D, Em7, G
Play D for two bars, then change to Em7 for two bars.
Example: Strumming the chord D for "Mama" and switching to Em7 for "nothin'"
in "Mama said nothin' good"
To accentuate the lyrics, alter the chords at the beginning of each line.
[Chorus]
Chords: D, Em7, G
Use down-strum and up-strum to create a flowing rhythm.
To bring attention to the melody, emphasize the first beat of each measure.
Example: For "But one got me to Music City", play D on "But", then Em7 on "one".
[Bridge]
Chords: Em7, D/F#, G, N.C.
Use Em7 and D/F# with a steady strumming pattern.
Example: For "The ones less traveled", strum Em7 on "The", D/F# on "ones".
N.C. means no chord, so pause strumming briefly for emphasis.
[Outro]
Chords: D, G
Use the same chords from the introduction to close.
To end the song softly, strum a little.
Common Mistakes:
Rushing the chord transitions: To guarantee seamless transitions, slow down and
rehearse changes more gradually.
Overly forceful or erratic strumming: Maintain a soft and steady strumming style.
Ignoring where the capo is placed: Verify that it is on the third fret.
Song Details:
Denning Travis's song "Roads That Go Nowhere" is a somber country tune.
The song's lyrics depict the ups and downs of life's journey.
The narrative of Denning Travis perfectly conveys the spirit of going after your
dreams in spite of challenges. The emotional link to the setbacks and victories
along the journey is emphasized in the song. Denning frequently combines
contemporary elements with classic country themes in his songs. His genuine
voice and his words strike a deep chord with the audience.
Denning's ability to use song to tell moving tales has defined his career.