John Waite - Highway 61 Revisited Intro G Verse Oh GGod 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 CNext Time You See Me Comin' You Better GRun" Well DAbe Said, "Where Do You Want This Killin' Done?" God GSay, "Out On Highway 61" Verse 2 Well GGeorgia Sam He Had A Bloody Nose Welfare Department They Wouldn't Give Him No Clothes He GAsked Poor Howard, "Where Can I Go?" Howard Said, "There's Only One Place I Know" CSam Said, "Tell Me Quick Man And I Got To GRun" 0Ld DHoward Just Pointed With His Gun And Said,G "That Way Down Highway 61" Solo G Verse 3 GWell Mack The Finger Said To Louie The King I Got Forty Red White And Blue Shoe Strings And A GThousand Telephones That Don't Ring Do You Know Where I Can Get Rid Of These Things CAnd Louie The King Said, "Let Me Think For A GMinute Son" And He SaidD, "Yes I Think It Can Be Easily Done Just GTake Everything Down To Highway 61" Verse 4 Now TheG Fifth Daughter On The Twelfth Night Told The First Father That Things Weren't Right GMy Complexion She Says Is Much Too White He Said, "Come Here And Step Into The Light" CHe Says, "Hmm You're Right Let Me Tell The Second Mother This Has Been GDone" But The DSecond Mother Was With The Seventh Son And They Were GBoth Out On Highway 61 Verse 5 Now The GRovin' Gambler He Was Very Bored He Was Tryin' To Create A Next World War GHe Found A Promoter Who Nearly Fell Off The Floor He Said I Never Engaged In This Kind Thing Before But CYes I Think It Can Be Very Easily GDone" We'll Just DPut Some Bleachers Out In The Sun And GHave It On Highway 61 Outro G
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What are the chords for Highway 61 Revisited?
The chords for Highway 61 Revisited are: G, C, D
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: G, C, D
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.