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Thanx For The Ride

Michael Nesmith & The First National Band

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Thanx For The Ride by Michael Nesmith & The First National Band

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Chords Variations :
  Em(verse)   A#dim   F#m7b5    F#dim  Em*(chorus)

Note on the Verse Em :
I'm Not 100% Sure About It But It's What I've Guessed He Is Playing Based On His Fingering In The Video.
I'm Keeping It There To Be Accurate With The Live Version, But Personally I Just Play A#Dim7 Instead.

Note on the Chorus Em :
I've Denoted It In The Sheet Below Using "Em*".
It's Also Only Played In The Chorus.

Intro
C/G

Verse 1
C/GThunder Rumbling
EmTwice The Size
DmEchoes Distant To FmMy Goodbyes
C/GI’ll Just Mosey On  G​
Thanks For The C/GRide      G​

Verse 2
C/GDesert Clearing
EmForgotten Miles
DmHands Me My ReFmmembered Smiles
C/GI’ll Just Mosey On  G​
Thanks For The C/GRide

Chorus
F#m7b5People Here F#dimBelieving What They FmNever C/GSaw
A#dimThis Time, When It Comes Again, I’ll DmBeat Them To The EmDraw

Instrumental Break
(Start With C On The 7Th Fret And Walk Your Way Down)
C  B  A#  A  G#  G
C/G
C  B  A#  A  G#  G
C/G

Chorus
F#m7b5People Here F#dimBelieving What They FmNever C/GSaw
A#dimThis Time, When It Comes Again, I’ll DmBeat Them To The EmDraw

Verse 3
C/GOh, I Feel Like It’s My
EmFirst Time High
DmMoving Closer To CFmlearer Skies
C/GI’ll Just Mosey On  G​
GThanks For The C/GRide
GThanks For The C/GRide
GThanks For The C/GRide

Repeat To Fade
G    C/G
Also available in: C D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Thanx For The Ride?

The chords for Thanx For The Ride are: A#dim, F#m7b5, F#dim, Em, C/G, Dm, Fm, G, C, B, A#, A

What is the original key of Thanx For The Ride?

The original key is A#dim.

What is the difficulty of playing Thanx For The Ride?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Thanx For The Ride in another key?

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

Can Thanx For The Ride be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Thanx For The Ride on ukulele?

Chord Thanx For The Ride can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Thanx For The Ride?

Thanx For The Ride uses 12 chords: A#dim, F#m7b5, F#dim, Em, C/G, Dm, Fm, G, C, B, A#, A

What is the easiest way to play Thanx For The Ride?

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 Thanx For The Ride released in?

Thanx For The Ride was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Thanx For The Ride?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Thanx For The Ride 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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