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The Book Bus

Birdyman 1959

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Book Bus by Birdyman 1959 in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C|G|Am|F|C|C|C|C

Verse 1
Down In CAlabama, GOn An Old AmBackroad, Am​
James Drove AF Yellow BusC With A Heart GOf Gold.G​
OneF Little Girl Asked, G"Can I ReedC Today?"
Am    He Smiled And SaidDm, "Go On... Show GUs The Way.G"
She  Opened CUp A Story On The Old BuGs Mic, Am    Am​
The NFoise Disappeared CLike The MorningG LiGght.
From That Day FOn, GEvery RideC Began,
With AAmnother LittleDm ReaDmder And Another HelpiGng GHand.

Chorus
Roll COn, Book Bus,G Roll On...
Am    Turning AmLittle FPages Into CSomeone StrGong.
OneG Voice ReadingC, The WholeG Bus Still,
Am   Dreams StartF Rolling OverC Every DmHill.
GRoll On, Book FBus, Don't Ever SGlow...
Am     You NeveAmr Know HowDm Far One StorGy Goes.

Verse 2
C   Now Every ChildC Hopes For ThatC Front-Row Seat,
G     AmHolding A BookAm Where The Road AndF Hope BothC Meet.
G     No Fancy PlanCs, No GrGand ParFade,
Just OneC Good DmMan... DmMaking Better DayGs.

Bridge
CSome Build HigChways.
GSome Build GDreams. Am​
James GBuilt FBoth... It SeemFs. G​

Final Chorus
RolGl On, BookC Bus, RollG On...
TAmurning Little AmPages IFnto Someone CStrong.
G    One Voice GReading, OneC Heart GrGows,
    That's TheF Way A BetterC Future DmRolls.
RGoll On, BookF Bus, DGon't Ever Slow...
Am     You NeverAm Know...
Dm     You NeverDm Know...
G  How Far OneG Story Goes.

| C | G | Am | F | C | G |   C |
Also available in: D (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Book Bus?

The chords for The Book Bus are: C, G, Am, F, Dm

What is the original key of The Book Bus?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing The Book Bus?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Book Bus in another key?

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

Can The Book Bus be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Book Bus on ukulele?

Chord The Book Bus can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Book Bus?

The Book Bus uses 5 chords: C, G, Am, F, Dm

What is the easiest way to play The Book Bus?

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 The Book Bus released in?

The Book Bus was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Book Bus?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Book Bus 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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