John Waite - Highway 61 Revisited Intro E Verse Oh EGod Said To Abraham "Kill Me A Son" Abe Says "Man You Must Be Puttin' Me On" God Says, "No", Abe Say "What?" God Say "You Can Do What You Want Abe But The ANext Time You See Me Comin' You Better ERun" Well BAbe Said, "Where Do You Want This Killin' Done?" God ESay, "Out On Highway 61" Verse 2 Well EGeorgia Sam He Had A Bloody Nose Welfare Department They Wouldn't Give Him No Clothes He EAsked Poor Howard, "Where Can I Go?" Howard Said, "There's Only One Place I Know" ASam Said, "Tell Me Quick Man And I Got To ERun" 0Ld BHoward Just Pointed With His Gun And Said,E "That Way Down Highway 61" Solo E Verse 3 EWell Mack The Finger Said To Louie The King I Got Forty Red White And Blue Shoe Strings And A EThousand Telephones That Don't Ring Do You Know Where I Can Get Rid Of These Things AAnd Louie The King Said, "Let Me Think For A EMinute Son" And He SaidB, "Yes I Think It Can Be Easily Done Just ETake Everything Down To Highway 61" Verse 4 Now TheE Fifth Daughter On The Twelfth Night Told The First Father That Things Weren't Right EMy Complexion She Says Is Much Too White He Said, "Come Here And Step Into The Light" AHe Says, "Hmm You're Right Let Me Tell The Second Mother This Has Been EDone" But The BSecond Mother Was With The Seventh Son And They Were EBoth Out On Highway 61 Verse 5 Now The ERovin' Gambler He Was Very Bored He Was Tryin' To Create A Next World War EHe Found A Promoter Who Nearly Fell Off The Floor He Said I Never Engaged In This Kind Thing Before But AYes I Think It Can Be Very Easily EDone" We'll Just BPut Some Bleachers Out In The Sun And EHave It On Highway 61 Outro E
FAQ
What are the chords for Highway 61 Revisited?
The chords for Highway 61 Revisited are: E, A, B
What is the original key of Highway 61 Revisited?
The original key is E.
What is the difficulty of playing Highway 61 Revisited?
The difficulty level is Beginner.
Can I play Highway 61 Revisited in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Highway 61 Revisited be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Highway 61 Revisited on ukulele?
Chord Highway 61 Revisited can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Highway 61 Revisited?
Highway 61 Revisited uses 3 chords: E, A, B
What is the easiest way to play Highway 61 Revisited?
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 Highway 61 Revisited released in?
Highway 61 Revisited was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Highway 61 Revisited?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Highway 61 Revisited to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.