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Detour Ahead

Boz Scaggs

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
{Piano/Intro]
Gmaj7 *    *    *    * Am7/D   *    *    *    Gmaj7*    *   Em7 *    *  C#aug5/D#  *    *    * D   *B7(+5)    *

Verse 1
Emaj7      Smooth Road,A#7(-5)          D#7(-5)   Clear Day
A6   But WhyG#7  Am I The OC#m7nly One   F#7   Travelin' This WayB     B7(-5)​
F#m7    How Strange TBhe Road To Love
Emaj7      Should Be So Easy D​
E6/B     Can C#m7There Be A Detour AA#aug5/Chead      B      B7(+5-9)​

Verse 2
Emaj7        Wake Up,A#7(-5)          D#7(-5)   Slow Down
A6   Before You G#7Crash And BC#m7reak Your Heart   F#13(-5)​
Gullible BClown
You Fool, You're Headin' In E6    The Wrong DirectioDn
E6/B       E6/G#     Can't You SE6ee The DC#m7etour    F#7/C#   Ahead     A7​

Bridge
G#mmaj9        The Further You Travel    The Harder To Unravel  G#mmaj9​
The G#maj7Web She Spins A RE9(-5)ound You    D#7(+9)​
G#mmaj9       Turn Back While There's Still Time
     Can't You See The Danger Sign? D#7(+9)​
G#maj7      Soft Shoulders  C7(+9)     Sur -RoFund You -Ou   B7(+9)​

Verse 3
Emaj7      Smooth Road, A#7(-5)          D#7(-5)  Clear Night
A6   Oh Lucky G#7Me, That SC#m7uddenly   F#7   I Saw The Light   B     B7(-5)​
B   I'm Turning Back Away     From All This DTrouble
C#m7/B      Smooth Road, G#7(+5+9)           CC#m7lear Day     G13(-5)​
F#m7   No Detour  B     B13(-9)      A HeaE6d    B7(+5)​

Piano solo
E6 *    *   A#7(-5) *    *    D#7(-5)*    *    *    *    * A6   * G#7   *  C#m7  *    *  F#7  *    *   Fm7 *

F#m7 *    *    B*    B7(-5)*    *E6    *    *D    *   E6 *   G#7(+9) *    * C#m7   *    * A#m7(-5)   *    *   D#7(+5) *

Bridge
G#mmaj9        The Further You Travel    The Harder To Unravel
The G#maj7Web     Fm7   She Spins A E7Round You D#7(+5)​
G#mmaj7       Turn Back While There's Still Time
Amaj7/E        Can't You See The Danger Sign?
G#maj7      Soft Shoulders  C7(+5+9)     Sur -RoFund   You  -Ou B7(+9)​

Verse 4
Emaj7      Smooth Road,A#9(-5)           D#7(-5)    Clear Night
A6  Oh G#7Lucky Me, That SC#muddenly    F#13(-5)   I Saw The LightB       B7(-5)​
B    I'm Turning Back Away E6   From All D#7(-5)        D  This Trouble
C#m7/B       Smooth Road, G#7(+5+9)            C#m7Smooth Road G13(-5)​
No F#m7Detour   B     B13(-9)     A-A
finale
   E6 *    *   A6/E *    *  E6  *    *  Am6/E  *    * E6   * C#m7   *  F#m7  *   B *  F7(-5)  *    *    *  E6  *
Ea- Ead
Also available in: Eb (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Detour Ahead?

The chords for Detour Ahead are: Gmaj7, Am7/D, Em7, C#aug5/D#, D, B7(+5), Emaj7, A#7(-5), D#7(-5), A6, G#7, C#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: Gmaj7, Am7/D, Em7, C#aug5/D#, D, B7(+5), Emaj7, A#7(-5), D#7(-5), A6, G#7, C#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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