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The Book Bus

Birdyman 1959

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

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

Verse 1
Down In GAlabama, DOn An Old EmBackroad, Em​
James Drove AC Yellow BusG With A Heart DOf Gold.D​
OneC Little Girl Asked, D"Can I ReedG Today?"
Em    He Smiled And SaidAm, "Go On... Show DUs The Way.D"
She  Opened GUp A Story On The Old BuDs Mic, Em    Em​
The NCoise Disappeared GLike The MorningD LiDght.
From That Day COn, DEvery RideG Began,
With AEmnother LittleAm ReaAmder And Another HelpiDng DHand.

Chorus
Roll GOn, Book Bus,D Roll On...
Em    Turning EmLittle CPages Into GSomeone StrDong.
OneD Voice ReadingG, The WholeD Bus Still,
Em   Dreams StartC Rolling OverG Every AmHill.
DRoll On, Book CBus, Don't Ever SDlow...
Em     You NeveEmr Know HowAm Far One StorDy Goes.

Verse 2
G   Now Every ChildG Hopes For ThatG Front-Row Seat,
D     EmHolding A BookEm Where The Road AndC Hope BothG Meet.
D     No Fancy PlanGs, No GrDand ParCade,
Just OneG Good AmMan... AmMaking Better DayDs.

Bridge
GSome Build HigGhways.
DSome Build DDreams. Em​
James DBuilt CBoth... It SeemCs. D​

Final Chorus
RolDl On, BookG Bus, RollD On...
TEmurning Little EmPages ICnto Someone GStrong.
D    One Voice DReading, OneG Heart GrDows,
    That's TheC Way A BetterG Future AmRolls.
RDoll On, BookC Bus, DDon't Ever Slow...
Em     You NeverEm Know...
Am     You NeverAm Know...
D  How Far OneD Story Goes.

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

FAQ

What are the chords for The Book Bus?

The chords for The Book Bus are: G, D, Em, C, Am

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: G, D, Em, C, Am

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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