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Fast Car

Tracy Chapman

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

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1980s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Emaj7 B   G#m F#  [x4]

Verse 1
YoEmaj7u Got A Fast Car B      I WaG#mnt A Ticket To AnywhereF#​
MaEmaj7ybe We Make A Deal     B  Maybe TogetG#mher We Can Get Somewhere         F#​
AnEmaj7y Place Is BetBter       StartiG#mng From Zero Got Nothing F#To Lose
MaEmaj7ybe We'll Make SomethiBng       Me, Myself, IG#m Got Nothing To Prove  F#​

Instruments
  Emaj7 B   G#m F#  [x2]

Verse 2
YoEmaj7u Got A Fast Car  B     I GotG#m A Plan To Get Us F#Outta Here
I Been WorkingEmaj7 At The Convenience StBore      Managed To Save JustG#m A Little Bit Of Money            F#​
WoEmaj7n't Have To Drive Too FarB       Just 'Cross The BorG#mder And Into The CityF#​
YoEmaj7u And I CanB Both Get Jobs       And Finally See WhatG#m It Means TF#o Be Living

Verse 3
See, My OEmaj7ld Man's Got A PBroblem       He Live With The BottG#mle, That's The Way It Is                   F#​
He Says His Body's ToEmaj7o Old For Working      B His Body's Too Young ToG#m Look Like His            F#​
My Mama Emaj7Went Off And Left BHim       She Wanted More From LifG#me Than He Could Give          F#​
I Said SomebEmaj7ody's Got To Take Care OfB Him       So I Quit School And ThatG#m's What I Did         F#​

Verse 4
YoEmaj7u Got A FBast Car       Is It Fast EnG#mough So We Can Fly Away?      F#​
WeEmaj7 Gotta Make A DecisioBn       Leave TonightG#m Or Live And Die This F#Way

Hook
So I Remember When We Were Driving, Driving In YoEmaj7ur Car
SpBeed So Fast It Felt Like I Was Drunk
  G#m    City Lights Lay Out Before Us And Your Arm Felt Nice WrappeF#d 'Round My Shoulder
And I   Emaj7  -   G#m   I Had AF# Feeling That I Belonged
I Emaj7     -G#m      I HaF#d A Feeling I Could Be Someone,  Be Someone, BEmaj7e Someone     F#​

Verse 5
YoEmaj7u Got A FasBt Car       We G#mGo Cruising, Entertain Ourselves  F#​
You StillEmaj7 Ain't Got A JobB       And I Work In G#mThe Market As A Checkout Girl    F#​
I Emaj7Know Things Will Get BBetter       You'll FinG#md Work And I'll Get F#Promoted
WeEmaj7'll Move Out Of The Shelter B      Buy A BiggG#mer House And Live In The SubF#urbs

Verse 6
YoEmaj7u Got A Fast Car B      I Got G#mA Job That Pays AlF#l Our Bills
You Stay Emaj7Out Drinking Late At BThe Bar See More Of Your Friends G#mThan You Do Of Your Kids          F#​
I'Emaj7d Always Hoped For BeBtter       Thought Maybe Together YG#mou And Me'd Find It   F#​
I Got No PEmaj7lans, I AinB't Going Nowhere     Take Your Fast G#mCar And Keep On Driving F#​

Instruments
  Emaj7 B   G#m F#  [x3]
  Emaj7 B
Also available in: Dmaj7 (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Fast Car?

The chords for Fast Car are: Emaj7, B, G#m, F#

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: Emaj7, B, G#m, F#

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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