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Detour Ahead

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

{Piano/Intro]
Dmaj7 *    *    *    * Em7/A   *    *    *    Dmaj7*    *   Bm7 *    *  G#aug5/A#  *    *    * A   *F#7(+5)    *

Verse 1
Bmaj7      Smooth Road,F7(-5)         A#7(-5)    Clear Day
E6   But WhyD#7  Am I The OG#m7nly One   C#7   Travelin' This WayF#      F#7(-5)
C#m7    How Strange TF#he Road To Love
Bmaj7      Should Be So Easy A
B6/F#     Can TG#m7here Be A Detour AhFaug5/Gead      F#       F#7(+5-9)

Verse 2
Bmaj7        Wake Up,F7(-5)         A#7(-5)    Slow Down
E6   Before You D#7Crash And BG#m7reak Your Heart   C#13(-5)
Gullible F#Clown
You Fool, You're Headin' In B6    The Wrong DirectioAn
B6/F#        B6/D#    Can't You SeB6e The DeG#m7tour     C#7/G#  Ahead      E7

Bridge
D#mmaj9        The Further You Travel    The Harder To Unravel  D#mmaj9
The D#maj7Web She Spins A RB9(-5)ound You    A#7(+9)
D#mmaj9       Turn Back While There's Still Time
     Can't You See The Danger Sign? A#7(+9)
D#maj7      Soft Shoulders  G7(+9)     Sur -RoCund You -Ou   F#7(+9)

Verse 3
Bmaj7      Smooth Road, F7(-5)         A#7(-5)   Clear Night
E6   Oh Lucky D#7Me, That SG#m7uddenly   C#7   I Saw The Light   F#      F#7(-5)
F#   I'm Turning Back Away     From All This TArouble
G#m7/F#      Smooth Road,  D#7(+5+9)          ClG#m7ear Day      D13(-5)
C#m7   No Detour  F#      F#13(-9)     A Head B6     F#7(+5)

Piano solo
B6 *    *   F7(-5) *    *   A#7(-5) *    *    *    *    *E6    *D#7    * G#m7   *    * C#7   *    *  Cm7  *

C#m7 *    *    F#*    *F#7(-5)    *  B6  *    *  A  *    *B6    *D#7(+9)    *   G#m7 *    *   Fm7(-5) *    *    A#7(+5)*

Bridge
D#mmaj9        The Further You Travel    The Harder To Unravel
The D#maj7Web     Cm7   She Spins A B7Round You A#7(+5)
D#mmaj7       Turn Back While There's Still Time
Emaj7/B        Can't You See The Danger Sign?
D#maj7      Soft Shoulders  G7(+5+9)     Sur -RoCund   You  -Ou F#7(+9)

Verse 4
Bmaj7      Smooth Road,F9(-5)          A#7(-5)     Clear Night
E6  Oh D#7Lucky Me, That SG#muddenly    C#13(-5)   I Saw The LightF#        F#7(-5)
F#    I'm Turning Back Away  B6  From All  A#7(-5)        A This Trouble
G#m7/F#       Smooth Road,  D#7(+5+9)           SG#m7mooth Road  D13(-5)
No C#m7Detour   F#      F#13(-9)    A-A
finale
   B6 *    *   E6/B *    *  B6  *    *  Em6/B  *    * B6   * G#m7   *  C#m7  *   F# *   C7(-5) *    *    *   B6 *
Ea- Ead
Also available in: Eb (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Detour Ahead?

The chords for Detour Ahead are: Dmaj7, Em7/A, Bm7, G#aug5/A#, A, F#7(+5), Bmaj7, F7(-5), A#7(-5), E6, D#7, G#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: Dmaj7, Em7/A, Bm7, G#aug5/A#, A, F#7(+5), Bmaj7, F7(-5), A#7(-5), E6, D#7, G#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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