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Highway 40 Blues

Benjamin Tod

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

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
E  F#m  B7  E  D A E

Verse 1
I've Got These Highway 40 F#mBlues
B7I've Walked Holes In Both EMy Shoes
Counted The Days Since I've Been F#mGone
B7I'd Love To See The Lights Of EHome

Chorus
Wasted Time And Money AToB7o
Squandered Youth In Search Of ETrB/D#uth  C#m​
In The End I Have To F#mLose
Lord Above, I've Paid My B7Dues
I've Got The Highway 40 EBluesD  A  E​

Verse 2
The Highway Called When I Was F#mYoung
B7And Told Me Lies Of Things ETo Come
Fame And Fortune Lies AF#mhead!
B7That's What The Billboard Lights Had ESaid

Chorus
Shattered Dreams, My Mind Is ANumB7b
My Money's Gone, Stick Out EMy TB/D#humb C#m​
My Eyes Are Filled With Bitter F#mTears
Lord, I Ain't Been Home In B7Years
I've Got The Highway 40 EBluesD  A  E​

Instrumental Break
F#m A B7   E B/D# C#m
F#m  B7  E D A E

Verse 3
You Know I've Rambled All AF#mround
B7Like A Rolling Stone From Town To ETown
Pretty Girls I Have To F#mSay
B7But None Of Them Could Make EMe Stay

Chorus
Played The Music Halls And ABarB7s
Had Fancy Clothes And Big EFine CB/D#ars  C#m​
Things A Country Boy Can't F#mUse
Dixieland, I Sure Miss B7You
I've Got The Highway 40 EBlDueAs E​

Outro
F#m  B7  E  D A E
Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Highway 40 Blues?

The chords for Highway 40 Blues are: E, F#m, B7, D, A, B/D#, C#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: E, F#m, B7, D, A, B/D#, C#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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