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 Am6You Ever PlDm6an To Motor WestAm6 Take My WayDm6, That's The Highway, That's The Best Am6 Get Your Em6Kicks On RDm6oute 66 Am6 Am6Well, It Winds From CDm6hicago To L.a.Am6 More Than Dm62000 Miles All The WAm6ay Get Your Em6Kicks On RDm6oute 66 Am6 Chorus Well, It Am6Goes From St. Louie, Dm6Joplin Missouri Am6And Oklahoma City, Looks Oh So Pretty You'll Dm6See Amarillo And GAm6allup, New Mexico Em6Flagstaff, Arizona, Dm6Don't Forget Winona Am6Kingman, Barstow, Em6San Bernardino Verse Would Am6You Get HiDm6p To This Timely Am6Tip And Go Dm6Take That California TAm6rip Get Your Em6Kicks On RDm6oute 66 Am6 Solo Am6 Dm6 Am6 Em6 Dm6 Am6 Chorus Well, It Am6Goes From St. Louie JDm6oplin Missouri Am6And Oklahoma City, Looks Oh So Pretty You'll Dm6See Amarillo And GaAm6llup, New Mexico Em6Flagstaff, Arizona, Dm6Don't Forget Winona Am6Kingman, Barstow, Em6San Bernardino Outro Would Am6You Get HiDm6p To This Kindly TipAm6 And Go Dm6Take That California TrAm6ip Get Your Em6Kicks On Dm6Route 66 Am6 Get Your Em6Kicks On Dm6Route 66Am6 Get Your Em6Kicks On RDm6oute 66 Am6
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FAQ
What are the chords for Route 66?
The chords for Route 66 are: Am6, Dm6, Em6
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: Am6, Dm6, Em6
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.
Guitar Chords
Am6
Dm6
Em6
Capo · play original chords