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Promised Land

Chuck Berry

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Promised Land by Chuck Berry in the key of G

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

Instruments
  G   G   G   C
  D   D   D   G

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Promised Land?

The chords for Promised Land are: G, C, D

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: G, C, D

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.

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