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Road Of A Hard Outlaw

Kevin Skinner

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Road Of A Hard Outlaw by Kevin Skinner in the key of E

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
E7   E7 A* G*   E7   E7 A* G*
E7   E7 A* G*   E7   E7 A* G*

Verse 1
E7Born Down In A Louisiana BayouA   G​
E7Daddy Never Had A Dime A   G​
E7Ran That Whiskey On A Flat Airline Boat
E7Mama 'Bout To Lose Her Mind

Chorus
He Was Taking The G7Road Of A AHard OutE7law
He Was Taking The G7Road Of A AHard OutE7law  E7   A   G    E7   A   G​

Verse 2
E7Well They Put Daddy Under The Prison And I Was Just 16
E7He Said Son Don't You Let That Still Go Dry
E7Won't You Do This Just For Me

Chorus
And I Was Taking A G7Lonely AWhiskey Road ToE7night
And I Was Taking The G7Road Of A AHard OutE7law  E7​

Verse 3
E7Well I Got The News From My Cousin
E7Daddy Was Sentenced To Die
E7So I Loaded Up That Old Flat Airline Boat Full Of Dynamite
And I Was Taking The G7Road Of A AHard OutE7law
And I Was Taking The G7Road Of A AHard OutE7law

Solo
E7  G7  A  E7  E7  G7  A   E7  E7 A* G*  E7  E7 A* G*

Verse 4
E7Well I Creeped On Down The Bayou Till I Got To The Prison Lines
E7Loaded That Concrete Cell Wall Full Of Dynamite
E7And As I Lit That Fuse And Backed Up Concrete Cell Wall Blew
E7Me And Daddy Jumped On That Boat And The Warden Never Had A Clue

Chorus
That He Was Back On The G7Road Of A AHard OutE7law
He Was Back On The G7Road Of A AHard OutE7law
He Was Taking The G7Road Of A AHard OutE7law
We Were Back On The G7Road Of A AHard OutE7law E7   A   G   E7    E7   A   G​

Outro
E7Yeah, Creeping Down The BayouA   G​
E7Yeah, We're Gonna Creep Down That BayouA   G​
E7Yeah, Creep On Down The Bayou A   G​
E7Yeah, Back Where The Black Water Flows
Also available in: D7 (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Road Of A Hard Outlaw?

The chords for Road Of A Hard Outlaw are: E7, A, G, G7

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: E7, A, G, G7

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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