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Route 66

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

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 Em6You Ever PlAm6an To Motor WestEm6
Take My WayAm6, That's The Highway, That's The Best    Em6
Get Your Bm6Kicks On RAm6oute 66  Em6

Em6Well, It Winds From CAm6hicago To L.a.Em6
More Than Am62000 Miles All The WEm6ay
Get Your Bm6Kicks On RAm6oute 66  Em6

Chorus
Well, It Em6Goes From St. Louie, Am6Joplin Missouri
Em6And Oklahoma City, Looks Oh So Pretty
You'll Am6See Amarillo And GEm6allup, New Mexico
Bm6Flagstaff, Arizona, Am6Don't Forget Winona
Em6Kingman, Barstow, Bm6San Bernardino

Verse
Would Em6You Get HiAm6p To This Timely Em6Tip
And Go Am6Take That California TEm6rip
Get Your Bm6Kicks On RAm6oute 66  Em6

Solo
Em6  Am6 Em6  Bm6 Am6   Em6

Chorus
Well, It Em6Goes From St. Louie JAm6oplin Missouri
Em6And Oklahoma City, Looks Oh So Pretty
You'll Am6See Amarillo And GaEm6llup, New Mexico
Bm6Flagstaff, Arizona, Am6Don't Forget Winona
Em6Kingman, Barstow, Bm6San Bernardino

Outro
Would Em6You Get HiAm6p To This Kindly TipEm6
And Go Am6Take That California TrEm6ip
Get Your Bm6Kicks On Am6Route 66 Em6
Get Your Bm6Kicks On Am6Route 66Em6
Get Your Bm6Kicks On RAm6oute 66  Em6
Also available in: Gm6 (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Route 66?

The chords for Route 66 are: Em6, Am6, Bm6

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: Em6, Am6, Bm6

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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