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Highway 40 Blues

Benjamin Tod

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Highway 40 Blues by Benjamin Tod

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
D  Em  A7  D  C G D

Verse 1
I've Got These Highway 40 EmBlues
A7I've Walked Holes In Both DMy Shoes
Counted The Days Since I've Been EmGone
A7I'd Love To See The Lights Of DHome

Chorus
Wasted Time And Money GToA7o
Squandered Youth In Search Of DTrA/C#uth  Bm​
In The End I Have To EmLose
Lord Above, I've Paid My A7Dues
I've Got The Highway 40 DBluesC  G  D​

Verse 2
The Highway Called When I Was EmYoung
A7And Told Me Lies Of Things DTo Come
Fame And Fortune Lies AEmhead!
A7That's What The Billboard Lights Had DSaid

Chorus
Shattered Dreams, My Mind Is GNumA7b
My Money's Gone, Stick Out DMy TA/C#humb Bm​
My Eyes Are Filled With Bitter EmTears
Lord, I Ain't Been Home In A7Years
I've Got The Highway 40 DBluesC  G  D​

Instrumental Break
Em G A7   D A/C# Bm
Em  A7  D C G D

Verse 3
You Know I've Rambled All AEmround
A7Like A Rolling Stone From Town To DTown
Pretty Girls I Have To EmSay
A7But None Of Them Could Make DMe Stay

Chorus
Played The Music Halls And GBarA7s
Had Fancy Clothes And Big DFine CA/C#ars  Bm​
Things A Country Boy Can't EmUse
Dixieland, I Sure Miss A7You
I've Got The Highway 40 DBlCueGs D​

Outro
Em  A7  D  C G D
Also available in: C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Highway 40 Blues?

The chords for Highway 40 Blues are: D, Em, A7, C, G, A/C#, Bm

What is the original key of Highway 40 Blues?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Highway 40 Blues?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Highway 40 Blues in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Highway 40 Blues be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Highway 40 Blues on ukulele?

Chord Highway 40 Blues can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Highway 40 Blues?

Highway 40 Blues uses 7 chords: D, Em, A7, C, G, A/C#, Bm

What is the easiest way to play Highway 40 Blues?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Highway 40 Blues released in?

Highway 40 Blues was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Highway 40 Blues?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Highway 40 Blues to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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