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Detour Ahead

Boz Scaggs

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Detour Ahead by Boz Scaggs in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
{Piano/Intro]
Amaj7 *    *    *    * Bm7/E   *    *    *    Amaj7*    *   F#m7 *    *   D#aug5/F *    *    * E   *C#7(+5)    *

Verse 1
F#maj7      Smooth Road, C7(-5)         F7(-5)   Clear Day
B6   But WhyA#7  Am I The OD#m7nly One   G#7   Travelin' This WayC#      C#7(-5)​
G#m7    How Strange TC#he Road To Love
F#maj7      Should Be So Easy  E​
F#6/C#     Can ThD#m7ere Be A Detour AheCaug5/Dad       C#       C#7(+5-9)​

Verse 2
F#maj7        Wake Up, C7(-5)         F7(-5)   Slow Down
B6   Before You A#7Crash And BD#m7reak Your Heart   G#13(-5)​
Gullible C#Clown
You Fool, You're Headin' In F#6    The Wrong DirectionE​
F#6/C#         F#6/A#   Can't You See F#6The DetouD#m7r       AG#7/D#head         B7​

Bridge
A#mmaj9        The Further You Travel    The Harder To Unravel  A#mmaj9​
The A#maj7Web She Spins A RF#9(-5)ound You     F7(+9)​
A#mmaj9       Turn Back While There's Still Time
     Can't You See The Danger Sign? F7(+9)​
A#maj7      Soft Shoulders  D7(+9)     Sur -RoGund You -Ou   C#7(+9)​

Verse 3
F#maj7      Smooth Road,  C7(-5)         F7(-5)  Clear Night
B6   Oh Lucky A#7Me, That SD#m7uddenly   G#7   I Saw The Light   C#      C#7(-5)​
C#   I'm Turning Back Away     From All This TErouble
D#m7/C#      Smooth Road,  A#7(+5+9)          ClD#m7ear Day      A13(-5)​
G#m7   No Detour  C#      C#13(-9)     A Head F#6      C#7(+5)​

Piano solo
F#6 *    *    C7(-5)*    *    F7(-5)*    *    *    *    *B6    *A#7    * D#m7   *    * G#7   *    *  Gm7  *

G#m7 *    *    C#*    *C#7(-5)    *  F#6  *    *   E *    * F#6   *  A#7(+9)  *    *D#m7    *    *Cm7(-5)    *    * F7(+5)​

Bridge
A#mmaj9        The Further You Travel    The Harder To Unravel
The A#maj7Web     Gm7   She Spins A F#7Round You  F7(+5)​
A#mmaj7       Turn Back While There's Still Time
Bmaj7/F#        Can't You See The Danger Sign?
A#maj7      Soft Shoulders  D7(+5+9)     Sur -RoGund   You  -Ou C#7(+9)​

Verse 4
F#maj7      Smooth Road, C9(-5)          F7(-5)    Clear Night
B6  Oh A#7Lucky Me, That SD#muddenly    G#13(-5)   I Saw The LightC#        C#7(-5)​
C#    I'm Turning Back Away  F#6  From All   F7(-5)       E This Trouble
D#m7/C#       Smooth Road,  A#7(+5+9)           SD#m7mooth Road  A13(-5)​
No G#m7Detour   C#      C#13(-9)    A-A
finale
   F#6 *    *    B6/F#*    *    F#6*    *    *Bm6/F#    *    *F#6    * D#m7   *  G#m7  *   C# *   G7(-5) *    *    *   F#6​
Ea- Ead
Also available in: Eb (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Detour Ahead?

The chords for Detour Ahead are: Amaj7, Bm7/E, F#m7, D#aug5/F, E, C#7(+5), F#maj7, C7(-5), F7(-5), B6, A#7, D#m7

What is the original key of Detour Ahead?

The original key is Eb.

What is the difficulty of playing Detour Ahead?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Detour Ahead in another key?

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

Can Detour Ahead be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Detour Ahead on ukulele?

Chord Detour Ahead can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Detour Ahead?

Detour Ahead uses 12 chords: Amaj7, Bm7/E, F#m7, D#aug5/F, E, C#7(+5), F#maj7, C7(-5), F7(-5), B6, A#7, D#m7

What is the easiest way to play Detour Ahead?

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 Detour Ahead released in?

Detour Ahead was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Detour Ahead?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Detour Ahead 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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