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Route 66

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Route 66 by Bobby Troup

Route 66
Written By Bobby Troup

Originally Performed By The Nat King Cole Trio In Key Of G, Popularized In Key Of F By Sinatra

Verse
Well, If Gm6You Ever PlCm6an To Motor WestGm6
Take My WayCm6, That's The Highway, That's The Best    Gm6
Get Your Dm6Kicks On RCm6oute 66  Gm6

Gm6Well, It Winds From CCm6hicago To L.a.Gm6
More Than Cm62000 Miles All The WGm6ay
Get Your Dm6Kicks On RCm6oute 66  Gm6

Chorus
Well, It Gm6Goes From St. Louie, Cm6Joplin Missouri
Gm6And Oklahoma City, Looks Oh So Pretty
You'll Cm6See Amarillo And GGm6allup, New Mexico
Dm6Flagstaff, Arizona, Cm6Don't Forget Winona
Gm6Kingman, Barstow, Dm6San Bernardino

Verse
Would Gm6You Get HiCm6p To This Timely Gm6Tip
And Go Cm6Take That California TGm6rip
Get Your Dm6Kicks On RCm6oute 66  Gm6

Solo
Gm6  Cm6 Gm6  Dm6 Cm6   Gm6

Chorus
Well, It Gm6Goes From St. Louie JCm6oplin Missouri
Gm6And Oklahoma City, Looks Oh So Pretty
You'll Cm6See Amarillo And GaGm6llup, New Mexico
Dm6Flagstaff, Arizona, Cm6Don't Forget Winona
Gm6Kingman, Barstow, Dm6San Bernardino

Outro
Would Gm6You Get HiCm6p To This Kindly TipGm6
And Go Cm6Take That California TrGm6ip
Get Your Dm6Kicks On Cm6Route 66 Gm6
Get Your Dm6Kicks On Cm6Route 66Gm6
Get Your Dm6Kicks On RCm6oute 66  Gm6
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FAQ

What are the chords for Route 66?

The chords for Route 66 are: Gm6, Cm6, Dm6

What is the original key of Route 66?

The original key is Gm6.

What is the difficulty of playing Route 66?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Route 66 in another key?

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

Can Route 66 be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Route 66 on ukulele?

Chord Route 66 can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Route 66?

Route 66 uses 3 chords: Gm6, Cm6, Dm6

What is the easiest way to play Route 66?

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 Route 66 released in?

Route 66 was released in the 1940s. See more 1940s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Route 66?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Route 66 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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