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Rather Be Here

Corey Kent & Jason Aldean

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Rather Be Here by Corey Kent & Jason Aldean

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Rather Be Here
As Recorded By Corey Kent Feat. Jason Aldean
(2026 Release)

Intro
D    C    G    D

Verse 1
DThere's A Black Sand Beach Somewhere In Hawaii
They CSay It's Paradise And They Know How To Party
Got A GHonolulu Honey That's Shakin' Her Hips
DBet It'd Be A Hell Of A Trip

Verse 2
DThere's A Handful Of Hilltop Spots In Denver
They CTake Ya So High That You Won't Remember
GEverything Ya See On The 6 O'clock News
But DTonight Since I Get To Choose

Chorus
I'd Rather Be DHere
Lookin' At The Way She Sun Dressed It CUp
Little Dixie Buzz Up In A Plastic GCup
Country Band Playin' To A Wasted DCrowd
DI Done Found Some Friends In Low Places Now
Why The Hell Would I Ever Go Somewhere CElse
CFeelin' Fine On That Bottom Shelf
Sitting GCool On A Stool Where The Down Home Gather
On A DSaturday Night That's Why
DI'd Rather Be Here
Oh, I'd Rather Be CHere G​

Verse 2
Just A DSide Of The Highway Neon Blinking
A CCash Only Dive And They Know What I'm Drinking
GNothin' But A Good Time Good Lookin Girl
Lookin' DLike She Might Rock My World

Chorus
I'd Rather Be DHere
Lookin' At The Way She Sun Dressed It CUp
Little Dixie Buzz Up In A Plastic GCup
Country Band Playin' To A Wasted DCrowd
DI Done Found Some Friends In Low Places Now
Why The Hell Would I Ever Go Somewhere CElse
CFeelin' Fine On That Bottom Shelf
Sitting GCool On A Stool Where The Down Home Gather
On A DSaturday Night That's Why
DI'd Rather Be Here
Oh, I'd Rather Be CHere
Yeah, I'd Rather Be GHere
Ah, YeahD​

Guitar Solo
D

Chorus
I'd Rather Be DHere
Lookin' At The Way She Sun Dressed It CUp
Little Dixie Buzz Up In A Plastic GCup
Country Band Playin' To A Wasted DCrowd
DI Done Found Some Friends In Low Places Now
Why The Hell Would I Ever Go Somewhere CElse
CFeelin' Fine On That Bottom Shelf
Sitting GCool On A Stool Where The Down Home Gather
On A DSaturday Night That's Why
DI'd Rather Be Here
Oh, I'd Rather Be CHere
Yeah, I'd Rather Be GHere
I'd Rather Be HereD​

Outro
D    C    G     D
Also available in: C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Rather Be Here?

The chords for Rather Be Here are: D, C, G

What is the original key of Rather Be Here?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Rather Be Here?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Rather Be Here in another key?

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

Can Rather Be Here be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Rather Be Here on ukulele?

Chord Rather Be Here can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Rather Be Here?

Rather Be Here uses 3 chords: D, C, G

What is the easiest way to play Rather Be Here?

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 Rather Be Here released in?

Rather Be Here was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Rather Be Here?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Rather Be Here 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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