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Fast Car

Tracy Chapman

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Fast Car by Tracy Chapman in the key of A

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1980s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Amaj7 E   C#m B  [x4]

Verse 1
YoAmaj7u Got A Fast Car E      I WaC#mnt A Ticket To AnywhereB​
MaAmaj7ybe We Make A Deal     E  Maybe TogetC#mher We Can Get Somewhere         B​
AnAmaj7y Place Is BetEter       StartiC#mng From Zero Got Nothing BTo Lose
MaAmaj7ybe We'll Make SomethiEng       Me, Myself, IC#m Got Nothing To Prove  B​

Instruments
  Amaj7 E   C#m B  [x2]

Verse 2
YoAmaj7u Got A Fast Car  E     I GotC#m A Plan To Get Us BOutta Here
I Been WorkingAmaj7 At The Convenience StEore      Managed To Save JustC#m A Little Bit Of Money            B​
WoAmaj7n't Have To Drive Too FarE       Just 'Cross The BorC#mder And Into The CityB​
YoAmaj7u And I CanE Both Get Jobs       And Finally See WhatC#m It Means TBo Be Living

Verse 3
See, My OAmaj7ld Man's Got A PEroblem       He Live With The BottC#mle, That's The Way It Is                   B​
He Says His Body's ToAmaj7o Old For Working      E His Body's Too Young ToC#m Look Like His            B​
My Mama Amaj7Went Off And Left EHim       She Wanted More From LifC#me Than He Could Give          B​
I Said SomebAmaj7ody's Got To Take Care OfE Him       So I Quit School And ThatC#m's What I Did         B​

Verse 4
YoAmaj7u Got A FEast Car       Is It Fast EnC#mough So We Can Fly Away?      B​
WeAmaj7 Gotta Make A DecisioEn       Leave TonightC#m Or Live And Die This BWay

Hook
So I Remember When We Were Driving, Driving In YoAmaj7ur Car
SpEeed So Fast It Felt Like I Was Drunk
  C#m    City Lights Lay Out Before Us And Your Arm Felt Nice WrappeBd 'Round My Shoulder
And I   Amaj7  -   C#m   I Had AB Feeling That I Belonged
I Amaj7     -C#m      I HaBd A Feeling I Could Be Someone,  Be Someone, Amaj7Be Someone    B​

Verse 5
YoAmaj7u Got A FasEt Car       We C#mGo Cruising, Entertain Ourselves  B​
You StillAmaj7 Ain't Got A JobE       And I Work In C#mThe Market As A Checkout Girl    B​
I Amaj7Know Things Will Get BEetter       You'll FinC#md Work And I'll Get BPromoted
WeAmaj7'll Move Out Of The Shelter E      Buy A BiggC#mer House And Live In The SubBurbs

Verse 6
YoAmaj7u Got A Fast Car E      I Got C#mA Job That Pays AlBl Our Bills
You Stay Amaj7Out Drinking Late At EThe Bar See More Of Your Friends C#mThan You Do Of Your Kids          B​
I'Amaj7d Always Hoped For BeEtter       Thought Maybe Together YC#mou And Me'd Find It   B​
I Got No PAmaj7lans, I AinE't Going Nowhere     Take Your Fast C#mCar And Keep On Driving B​

Instruments
  Amaj7 E   C#m B  [x3]
  Amaj7 E
Also available in: Dmaj7 (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Fast Car?

The chords for Fast Car are: Amaj7, E, C#m, B

What is the original key of Fast Car?

The original key is Dmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing Fast Car?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Fast Car in another key?

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

Can Fast Car be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Fast Car on ukulele?

Chord Fast Car can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Fast Car?

Fast Car uses 4 chords: Amaj7, E, C#m, B

What is the easiest way to play Fast Car?

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 Fast Car released in?

Fast Car was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Fast Car?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Fast Car 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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