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Road Of A Hard Outlaw

Kevin Skinner

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Road Of A Hard Outlaw by Kevin Skinner

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
D7   D7 G* F*   D7   D7 G* F*
D7   D7 G* F*   D7   D7 G* F*

Verse 1
D7Born Down In A Louisiana BayouG   F​
D7Daddy Never Had A Dime G   F​
D7Ran That Whiskey On A Flat Airline Boat
D7Mama 'Bout To Lose Her Mind

Chorus
He Was Taking The F7Road Of A GHard OutD7law
He Was Taking The F7Road Of A GHard OutD7law  D7   G   F    D7   G   F​

Verse 2
D7Well They Put Daddy Under The Prison And I Was Just 16
D7He Said Son Don't You Let That Still Go Dry
D7Won't You Do This Just For Me

Chorus
And I Was Taking A F7Lonely GWhiskey Road ToD7night
And I Was Taking The F7Road Of A GHard OutD7law  D7​

Verse 3
D7Well I Got The News From My Cousin
D7Daddy Was Sentenced To Die
D7So I Loaded Up That Old Flat Airline Boat Full Of Dynamite
And I Was Taking The F7Road Of A GHard OutD7law
And I Was Taking The F7Road Of A GHard OutD7law

Solo
D7  F7  G  D7  D7  F7  G   D7  D7 G* F*  D7  D7 G* F*

Verse 4
D7Well I Creeped On Down The Bayou Till I Got To The Prison Lines
D7Loaded That Concrete Cell Wall Full Of Dynamite
D7And As I Lit That Fuse And Backed Up Concrete Cell Wall Blew
D7Me And Daddy Jumped On That Boat And The Warden Never Had A Clue

Chorus
That He Was Back On The F7Road Of A GHard OutD7law
He Was Back On The F7Road Of A GHard OutD7law
He Was Taking The F7Road Of A GHard OutD7law
We Were Back On The F7Road Of A GHard OutD7law D7   G   F   D7    D7   G   F​

Outro
D7Yeah, Creeping Down The BayouG   F​
D7Yeah, We're Gonna Creep Down That BayouG   F​
D7Yeah, Creep On Down The Bayou G   F​
D7Yeah, Back Where The Black Water Flows
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FAQ

What are the chords for Road Of A Hard Outlaw?

The chords for Road Of A Hard Outlaw are: D7, G, F, F7

What is the original key of Road Of A Hard Outlaw?

The original key is D7.

What is the difficulty of playing Road Of A Hard Outlaw?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Road Of A Hard Outlaw in another key?

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

Can Road Of A Hard Outlaw be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Road Of A Hard Outlaw on ukulele?

Chord Road Of A Hard Outlaw can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Road Of A Hard Outlaw?

Road Of A Hard Outlaw uses 4 chords: D7, G, F, F7

What is the easiest way to play Road Of A Hard Outlaw?

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 Road Of A Hard Outlaw released in?

Road Of A Hard Outlaw was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Road Of A Hard Outlaw?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Road Of A Hard Outlaw 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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