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Detour Ahead

Boz Scaggs

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
{Piano/Intro]
Cmaj7 *    *    *    * Dm7/G   *    *    *    Cmaj7*    *   Am7 *    *  F#aug5/G#  *    *    * G   *E7(+5)    *

Verse 1
Amaj7      Smooth Road,D#7(-5)          G#7(-5)   Clear Day
D6   But WhyC#7  Am I The OF#m7nly One   B7   Travelin' This WaEy    E7(-5)​
Bm7    How Strange EThe Road To Love
Amaj7      Should Be So Easy G​
A6/E     Can F#m7There Be A Detour AD#aug5/Fhead      E      E7(+5-9)​

Verse 2
Amaj7        Wake Up,D#7(-5)          G#7(-5)   Slow Down
D6   Before You C#7Crash And BF#m7reak Your Heart   B13(-5)​
Gullible EClown
You Fool, You're Headin' In A6    The Wrong DirectioGn
A6/E       A6/C#     Can't You SA6ee The DF#m7etour    B7/F#   Ahead    D7​

Bridge
C#mmaj9        The Further You Travel    The Harder To Unravel  C#mmaj9​
The C#maj7Web She Spins A RA9(-5)ound You    G#7(+9)​
C#mmaj9       Turn Back While There's Still Time
     Can't You See The Danger Sign? G#7(+9)​
C#maj7      Soft Shoulders  F7(+9)     Sur -RoA#und You -Ou    E7(+9)​

Verse 3
Amaj7      Smooth Road, D#7(-5)          G#7(-5)  Clear Night
D6   Oh Lucky C#7Me, That SF#m7uddenly   B7   I Saw The Light  E     E7(-5)​
E   I'm Turning Back Away     From All This GTrouble
F#m7/E      Smooth Road, C#7(+5+9)           CF#m7lear Day     C13(-5)​
Bm7   No Detour E     E13(-9)       A HeA6ad   E7(+5)​

Piano solo
A6 *    *   D#7(-5) *    *    G#7(-5)*    *    *    *    * D6   * C#7   *  F#m7  *    *  B7  *    *  A#m7  *

Bm7 *    *   E *   E7(-5) *    A6*    *    G*    *  A6  *  C#7(+9)  *    *F#m7    *    *D#m7(-5)    *    *  G#7(+5)  *

Bridge
C#mmaj9        The Further You Travel    The Harder To Unravel
The C#maj7Web     A#m7   She Spins A RA7ound You  G#7(+5)​
C#mmaj7       Turn Back While There's Still Time
Dmaj7/A        Can't You See The Danger Sign?
C#maj7      Soft Shoulders  F7(+5+9)     Sur -RoA#und   You  -Ou  E7(+9)​

Verse 4
Amaj7      Smooth Road,D#9(-5)           G#7(-5)    Clear Night
D6  Oh C#7Lucky Me, That SF#muddenly    B13(-5)   I Saw The LighEt      E7(-5)​
E    I'm Turning Back Away A6   From All G#7(-5)        G  This Trouble
F#m7/E       Smooth Road, C#7(+5+9)            F#m7Smooth Road C13(-5)​
No Bm7Detour  E     E13(-9)      A-A
finale
   A6 *    *   D6/A *    *  A6  *    *  Dm6/A  *    * A6   * F#m7   *  Bm7  *  E  * A#7(-5)   *    *    *  A6  *
Ea- Ead
Also available in: Eb (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Detour Ahead?

The chords for Detour Ahead are: Cmaj7, Dm7/G, Am7, F#aug5/G#, G, E7(+5), Amaj7, D#7(-5), G#7(-5), D6, C#7, F#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: Cmaj7, Dm7/G, Am7, F#aug5/G#, G, E7(+5), Amaj7, D#7(-5), G#7(-5), D6, C#7, F#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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