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Get Your Kicks On Route 66

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Get Your Kicks On Route 66 by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers in the key of D

Level: Beginner Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 (Live)
(Live At The Record Plant, Sausalito, Ca., April 23, 1977 -
From The 2026 Box Set Tom Petty: Origins 1971-1978)

* Strum Once

Intro
D

Verse 1
DWell, If You Ever GPlan To Motor WesDt
Jack, Take GMy Way, It's The Highway That's The DBest
Get Your AKicks On GRoute 6D6  G​

Verse 2
Well, It DWinds From ChiGcago To L.Da
More Than GTwo Thousand Miles All The DWay
Get Your AKicks On GRoute 6D6   A​

Refrain
Well, It DGoes To Missouri DDown To St. Louie
DOklahoma City Looks, DOoh, So Pretty
You'll GSee Amarillo And DGallup, New Mexico
AFlagstaff, Arizona, Don't Forget Winona
AKingsman, Barstow, San Bernardino
When DYou Get GHip To This Kindly DTip
And Go GTake That California DTrip
Baby, Get Your AKicks On GRoute 6D6  A7​

Guitar Solo
D  G  D    G   D   A  G  D  A

Refrain
Well, It DGoes To Missouri DDown To St. Louie
DOklahoma City Looks, DOoh, So Pretty
You'll GSee Amarillo, DGallup, New Mexico
AFlagstaff, Arizona, Don't Forget Winona
AKingsman, Barstow, San Bernardino
When DYou Get GHip To This Kindly DTip
Better GGo Take That CalifornDia Trip
Better Get Your AKicks On GRoute 6D6
Better Get Your AKicks On GRoute 6D6
Get Your AKicks On GRoute 6D6

Outro
D* D* D* D* D* D* D*
D
Also available in: A (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Get Your Kicks On Route 66?

The chords for Get Your Kicks On Route 66 are: D, G, A, A7

What is the original key of Get Your Kicks On Route 66?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing Get Your Kicks On Route 66?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Get Your Kicks On Route 66 in another key?

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

Can Get Your Kicks On Route 66 be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Get Your Kicks On Route 66 on ukulele?

Chord Get Your Kicks On Route 66 can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Get Your Kicks On Route 66?

Get Your Kicks On Route 66 uses 4 chords: D, G, A, A7

What is the easiest way to play Get Your Kicks On Route 66?

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 Get Your Kicks On Route 66 released in?

Get Your Kicks On Route 66 was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Get Your Kicks On Route 66?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Get Your Kicks On Route 66 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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