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Detour Ahead

Boz Scaggs

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
{Piano/Intro]
Emaj7 *    *    *    * F#m7/B   *    *    *    *Emaj7    *    C#m7*    *    A#aug5/C*    *    *  B  * G#7(+5)   *

Verse 1
C#maj7      Smooth Road, G7(-5)         C7(-5)   Clear Day
F#6   But Why F7 Am I The OA#m7nly One   D#7   Travelin' This WayG#      G#7(-5)​
D#m7    How Strange TG#he Road To Love
C#maj7      Should Be So Easy  B​
C#6/G#     Can ThA#m7ere Be A Detour AheGaug5/Aad       G#       G#7(+5-9)​

Verse 2
C#maj7        Wake Up, G7(-5)         C7(-5)   Slow Down
F#6   Before You CF7rash And BA#m7reak Your Heart   D#13(-5)​
Gullible G#Clown
You Fool, You're Headin' In C#6    The Wrong DirectionB​
C#6/G#         C#6/F   Can't You SeeC#6 The DetoA#m7ur       D#7/A#Ahead        F#7​

Bridge
Fmmaj9        The Further You Travel    The Harder To Unravel Fmmaj9​
The Fmaj7Web She Spins A C#9(-5)Round You    C7(+9)​
Fmmaj9       Turn Back While There's Still Time
     Can't You See The Danger Sign? C7(+9)​
Fmaj7      Soft Shoulders A7(+9)      Sur -RDound You -Ou  G#7(+9)​

Verse 3
C#maj7      Smooth Road,  G7(-5)         C7(-5)  Clear Night
F#6   Oh Lucky MF7e, That SA#m7uddenly   D#7   I Saw The Light   G#      G#7(-5)​
G#   I'm Turning Back Away     From All This TBrouble
A#m7/G#      Smooth Road,  F7(+5+9)          CA#m7lear Day     E13(-5)​
D#m7   No Detour  G#      G#13(-9)     A Head C#6      G#7(+5)​

Piano solo
C#6 *    *    G7(-5)*    *    C7(-5)*    *    *    *    *F#6    * F7   * A#m7   *    * D#7   *    *  Dm7  *

D#m7 *    *    G#*    *G#7(-5)    *  C#6  *    *   B *    * C#6   *  F7(+9)  *    A#m7*    *    Gm7(-5)*    *    *C7(+5)​

Bridge
Fmmaj9        The Further You Travel    The Harder To Unravel
The Fmaj7Web    Dm7    She Spins AC#7 Round You C7(+5)​
Fmmaj7       Turn Back While There's Still Time
F#maj7/C#        Can't You See The Danger Sign?
Fmaj7      Soft Shoulders A7(+5+9)      Sur -RDound   You  -OuG#7(+9)​

Verse 4
C#maj7      Smooth Road, G9(-5)          C7(-5)    Clear Night
F#6  Oh LF7ucky Me, That SA#muddenly    D#13(-5)   I Saw The LightG#        G#7(-5)​
G#    I'm Turning Back Away  C#6  From All   C7(-5)       B This Trouble
A#m7/G#       Smooth Road,  F7(+5+9)           A#m7Smooth Road E13(-5)​
No D#m7Detour   G#      G#13(-9)    A-A
finale
   C#6 *    *    F#6/C#*    *    *C#6    *    * F#m6/C#   *    *  C#6  *   A#m7 *    D#m7*    *G#    *D7(-5)    *    *     C#6​
Ea- Ead
Also available in: Eb (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Detour Ahead?

The chords for Detour Ahead are: Emaj7, F#m7/B, C#m7, A#aug5/C, B, G#7(+5), C#maj7, G7(-5), C7(-5), F#6, F7, A#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: Emaj7, F#m7/B, C#m7, A#aug5/C, B, G#7(+5), C#maj7, G7(-5), C7(-5), F#6, F7, A#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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