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Highway 40 Blues

Benjamin Tod

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Highway 40 Blues by Benjamin Tod in the key of A

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
A  Bm  E7  A  G D A

Verse 1
I've Got These Highway 40 BmBlues
E7I've Walked Holes In Both AMy Shoes
Counted The Days Since I've Been BmGone
E7I'd Love To See The Lights Of AHome

Chorus
Wasted Time And Money DToE7o
Squandered Youth In Search Of ATrE/G#uth  F#m​
In The End I Have To BmLose
Lord Above, I've Paid My E7Dues
I've Got The Highway 40 ABluesG  D  A​

Verse 2
The Highway Called When I Was BmYoung
E7And Told Me Lies Of Things ATo Come
Fame And Fortune Lies ABmhead!
E7That's What The Billboard Lights Had ASaid

Chorus
Shattered Dreams, My Mind Is DNumE7b
My Money's Gone, Stick Out AMy TE/G#humb F#m​
My Eyes Are Filled With Bitter BmTears
Lord, I Ain't Been Home In E7Years
I've Got The Highway 40 ABluesG  D  A​

Instrumental Break
Bm D E7   A E/G# F#m
Bm  E7  A G D A

Verse 3
You Know I've Rambled All ABmround
E7Like A Rolling Stone From Town To ATown
Pretty Girls I Have To BmSay
E7But None Of Them Could Make AMe Stay

Chorus
Played The Music Halls And DBarE7s
Had Fancy Clothes And Big AFine CE/G#ars  F#m​
Things A Country Boy Can't BmUse
Dixieland, I Sure Miss E7You
I've Got The Highway 40 ABlGueDs A​

Outro
Bm  E7  A  G D A
Also available in: D (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Highway 40 Blues?

The chords for Highway 40 Blues are: A, Bm, E7, G, D, E/G#, F#m

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: A, Bm, E7, G, D, E/G#, F#m

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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