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Route 66

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Route 66 by Bobby Troup in the key of C

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 Cm6You Ever PlFm6an To Motor WestCm6
Take My WayFm6, That's The Highway, That's The Best    Cm6
Get Your Gm6Kicks On RFm6oute 66  Cm6

Cm6Well, It Winds From CFm6hicago To L.a.Cm6
More Than Fm62000 Miles All The WCm6ay
Get Your Gm6Kicks On RFm6oute 66  Cm6

Chorus
Well, It Cm6Goes From St. Louie, Fm6Joplin Missouri
Cm6And Oklahoma City, Looks Oh So Pretty
You'll Fm6See Amarillo And GCm6allup, New Mexico
Gm6Flagstaff, Arizona, Fm6Don't Forget Winona
Cm6Kingman, Barstow, Gm6San Bernardino

Verse
Would Cm6You Get HiFm6p To This Timely Cm6Tip
And Go Fm6Take That California TCm6rip
Get Your Gm6Kicks On RFm6oute 66  Cm6

Solo
Cm6  Fm6 Cm6  Gm6 Fm6   Cm6

Chorus
Well, It Cm6Goes From St. Louie JFm6oplin Missouri
Cm6And Oklahoma City, Looks Oh So Pretty
You'll Fm6See Amarillo And GaCm6llup, New Mexico
Gm6Flagstaff, Arizona, Fm6Don't Forget Winona
Cm6Kingman, Barstow, Gm6San Bernardino

Outro
Would Cm6You Get HiFm6p To This Kindly TipCm6
And Go Fm6Take That California TrCm6ip
Get Your Gm6Kicks On Fm6Route 66 Cm6
Get Your Gm6Kicks On Fm6Route 66Cm6
Get Your Gm6Kicks On RFm6oute 66  Cm6
Also available in: Gm6 (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Route 66?

The chords for Route 66 are: Cm6, Fm6, Gm6

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: Cm6, Fm6, Gm6

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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