Chordyes

Promised Land

Chuck Berry

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Promised Land by Chuck Berry

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
DbI Left My Home In Norfolk Virginia, California On My Mind                       Gb​
AbStraddled That Greyhound, Rode Him Past Raleigh, On Across Caroline                            Db​
DbStopped In Charlotte And Bypassed Rock Hill,
And We Never Was A Minute Late               Gb​
We Was NinetyAb Miles Out Of Atlanta By Sundown,
Rollin' 'Cross The Georgia State         Db​
We HadDb Motor Trouble It Turned Into A Struggle,
Half Way 'Cross Alabama   Gb​
And That 'Hound AbBroke Down And Left Us All Stranded,
In Downtown BirminghamDb​

Instruments
  Db   Db   Db   Gb
  Ab   Ab   Ab   Db

Verse 2
DbStraight Off, I Bought Me A Through Train Ticket,
Ridin' 'Cross Mississippi Clean         Gb​
And I Was On ThatAb Midnight Flier Out Of Birmingham,
Smoking Into New Orleans      Db​
DbSomebody Help Me Get Out Of Louisiana,
Just Help Me Get To Houston Town               Gb​
There's PeoplAbe There Who Care A Little 'Bout Me,
And They Won't Let The Poor Boy Down                Db​
DbSure As You're Born, They Bought Me A Silk Suit,
Put Luggage In My Hands        Gb​
And I WokeAb Up High Over Albuquerque, On A Jet To The Promised Land                                 Db​
DbWorkin' On A T-Bone Steak A La Carte, Flying Over To The Golden State                             Gb​
Oh, WheAbn The Pilot Told Me Us In Thirteen Minutes,
He Was Headin' At The Terminal Gate               Db​
DbSwing Low Sweet Chariot, Come Down Easy, Taxi To The Terminal Zone                                 Gb​
AbCut Your Engines And Cool Your Wings,
And Let Me Make It To The Telephone       Db​
DbLos Angeles Give Me Norfolk Virginia, Tidewater Four Ten O Nine                             Gb​
Tell The FolkAbs Back Home This Is The Promised Land Callin',
And The Poor Boy's On The Line              Db​
Also available in: C D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Promised Land?

The chords for Promised Land are: Db, Gb, Ab

What is the original key of Promised Land?

The original key is Db.

What is the difficulty of playing Promised Land?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Promised Land in another key?

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

Can Promised Land be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Promised Land on ukulele?

Chord Promised Land can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Promised Land?

Promised Land uses 3 chords: Db, Gb, Ab

What is the easiest way to play Promised Land?

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 Promised Land released in?

Promised Land was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Promised Land?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Promised Land to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

0.3x