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Rather Be Here

Corey Kent & Jason Aldean

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Rather Be Here by Corey Kent & Jason Aldean in the key of E

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
E    D    A    E

Verse 1
EThere's A Black Sand Beach Somewhere In Hawaii
They DSay It's Paradise And They Know How To Party
Got A AHonolulu Honey That's Shakin' Her Hips
EBet It'd Be A Hell Of A Trip

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

Chorus
I'd Rather Be EHere
Lookin' At The Way She Sun Dressed It DUp
Little Dixie Buzz Up In A Plastic ACup
Country Band Playin' To A Wasted ECrowd
EI Done Found Some Friends In Low Places Now
Why The Hell Would I Ever Go Somewhere DElse
DFeelin' Fine On That Bottom Shelf
Sitting ACool On A Stool Where The Down Home Gather
On A ESaturday Night That's Why
EI'd Rather Be Here
Oh, I'd Rather Be DHere A​

Verse 2
Just A ESide Of The Highway Neon Blinking
A DCash Only Dive And They Know What I'm Drinking
ANothin' But A Good Time Good Lookin Girl
Lookin' ELike She Might Rock My World

Chorus
I'd Rather Be EHere
Lookin' At The Way She Sun Dressed It DUp
Little Dixie Buzz Up In A Plastic ACup
Country Band Playin' To A Wasted ECrowd
EI Done Found Some Friends In Low Places Now
Why The Hell Would I Ever Go Somewhere DElse
DFeelin' Fine On That Bottom Shelf
Sitting ACool On A Stool Where The Down Home Gather
On A ESaturday Night That's Why
EI'd Rather Be Here
Oh, I'd Rather Be DHere
Yeah, I'd Rather Be AHere
Ah, YeahE​

Guitar Solo
E

Chorus
I'd Rather Be EHere
Lookin' At The Way She Sun Dressed It DUp
Little Dixie Buzz Up In A Plastic ACup
Country Band Playin' To A Wasted ECrowd
EI Done Found Some Friends In Low Places Now
Why The Hell Would I Ever Go Somewhere DElse
DFeelin' Fine On That Bottom Shelf
Sitting ACool On A Stool Where The Down Home Gather
On A ESaturday Night That's Why
EI'd Rather Be Here
Oh, I'd Rather Be DHere
Yeah, I'd Rather Be AHere
I'd Rather Be HereE​

Outro
E    D    A     E
Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Rather Be Here?

The chords for Rather Be Here are: E, D, A

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: E, D, A

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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