[Chorus]
Am G C F
So take me down a road that's a little bit windy
Am G C F
To a place where they still put sugar in their iced tea
Am G C F
Where the women are fine and the love is fair
Am G C F
Hey driver, you can drop me off anywhere
[Verse 1]
C F C
Hey driver, pull on over, I'm in a fight with God
F C G C
This Carolina shoulder seems the place I'm gettin' off
C F C
Daddy always told me never make a home on the road
F C G C
While your lady's sneakin' out and the kids are growin' old
C F C
Hey driver, I've been ridin' this lonely way too long
F C G C
All the love I had worth givin' was all spent on my song
C F C
Hey driver, the boys are gamblin' with more than just their cards
F C G C
With their bottles and their drugs, and their Bibles and their hearts
[Chorus]
Am G C F
So take me down a road that's a little bit windy
Am G C F
To a place where they still put sugar in their iced tea
Am G C F
Where the women are fine and the love is fair
Am G C F
Hey driver, you can drop me off anywhere
Am G C F
Hey driver, you can drop me off anywhere
[Verse 2]
C F C
Hey driver, I've been feelin' like there's no point at all
F C G C
The Klonopin ain't kicked in and I missed my sister's call
C F C
Hey driver, I'm so tired of the ways of this old world
F C G C
Let's drive until the tires melt we'll come back when it's healed
[Chorus]
Am G C F
So take me down a road that's a little bit windy
Am G C F
To a place where they still put sugar in their iced tea
Am G C F
Where the women are fine and the love is fair
Am G C F
Hey driver, you can drop me off anywhere
Am G C F
Hey driver, you can drop me off anywhere
Am G C F
Hey driver, you can drop me off anywhere
[Instrumental]
Am G C F
C F C F
F C G C
[Outro]
Am G C F
So take me down a road that's a little bit windy
Am G C F
To a place where they still put sugar in their iced tea
Am G C F
Where the women are fine and the love is fair
Am G C F
Hey driver, you can drop me off anywhere
Am G C F
Hey driver, you can drop me off anywhere
Am G C F
Hey driver, you can drop me off anywhere
Am G C F
Hey driver, you can drop me off anywhere
Chorus and Verse Chord Progression:
The chorus introduces a captivating progression of Am, G, C, F, setting
an inviting tone that carries throughout the song. This progression is echoed
in the verses, maintaining the song's reflective and narrative-driven atmosphere.
Am (A Minor): Index finger on the 1st fret of the B string, middle finger on the 2nd
fret of the D string, and ring finger on the 2nd fret of the G string.
G Major: Index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, middle finger on the 3rd fret of
the low E string, and ring finger on the 3rd fret of the high E string.
C Major: Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the B string, middle finger on
the 2nd fret of the D string, and ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
F Major: For a simpler version, place your index finger on the 1st fret of
the B and E strings, middle finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, and ring finger
on the 3rd fret of the D string. For a full barre chord, bar all strings at the 1st fret
with your index finger, and form an E major shape with the rest of your fingers.
Guitar Lesson Summary:
- Start by familiarizing yourself with the chord shapes and practicing the transitions
between them. The smooth movement between these chords is key to capturing
the song's emotional tone.
- Consider the strumming pattern that best fits the song's reflective mood.
A pattern that combines downstrokes and upstrokes can add dynamics
and depth to your rendition, with a focus on letting each chord resonate.
- Pay attention to the dynamics of your playing, especially during the chorus,
where you can emphasize the song's hopeful and reflective messages through
more forceful strumming or a slight increase in volume.
- Use the instrumental section to provide a musical breathing space, allowing
the listener (and player) to reflect on the song's themes. This section can be
played with a lighter touch to differentiate it from the verses and chorus.
- Reflect on the lyrics as you play. The guitar accompaniment should serve as
a backdrop that enhances the storytelling, conveying the nuances of longing,
reflection, and the search for a place where one can find peace and happiness.
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