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Fast Car

Tracy Chapman

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

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1980s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Gmaj7 D   Bm A  [x4]

Verse 1
YoGmaj7u Got A Fast Car D      I WaBmnt A Ticket To AnywherAe
MaGmaj7ybe We Make A Deal     D  Maybe TogetBmher We Can Get Somewhere        A​
AnGmaj7y Place Is BetDter       StartiBmng From Zero Got NothingA To Lose
MaGmaj7ybe We'll Make SomethiDng       Me, Myself, IBm Got Nothing To Prove A​

Instruments
  Gmaj7 D   Bm A  [x2]

Verse 2
YoGmaj7u Got A Fast Car  D     I GotBm A Plan To Get UsA Outta Here
I Been WorkingGmaj7 At The Convenience StDore      Managed To Save JustBm A Little Bit Of Money           A​
WoGmaj7n't Have To Drive Too FarD       Just 'Cross The BorBmder And Into The CitAy
YoGmaj7u And I CanD Both Get Jobs       And Finally See WhatBm It Means ATo Be Living

Verse 3
See, My OGmaj7ld Man's Got A PDroblem       He Live With The BottBmle, That's The Way It Is                  A​
He Says His Body's ToGmaj7o Old For Working      D His Body's Too Young ToBm Look Like His           A​
My Mama Gmaj7Went Off And Left DHim       She Wanted More From LifBme Than He Could Give         A​
I Said SomebGmaj7ody's Got To Take Care OfD Him       So I Quit School And ThatBm's What I Did        A​

Verse 4
YoGmaj7u Got A FDast Car       Is It Fast EnBmough So We Can Fly Away?     A​
WeGmaj7 Gotta Make A DecisioDn       Leave TonightBm Or Live And Die ThisA Way

Hook
So I Remember When We Were Driving, Driving In YoGmaj7ur Car
SpDeed So Fast It Felt Like I Was Drunk
  Bm    City Lights Lay Out Before Us And Your Arm Felt Nice WrappAed 'Round My Shoulder
And I   Gmaj7  -   Bm   I Had AA Feeling That I Belonged
I Gmaj7     -Bm      I HAad A Feeling I Could Be Someone,  Be Someone,Gmaj7 Be Someone   A​

Verse 5
YoGmaj7u Got A FasDt Car       We BmGo Cruising, Entertain Ourselves A​
You StillGmaj7 Ain't Got A JobD       And I Work In BmThe Market As A Checkout Girl   A​
I Gmaj7Know Things Will Get BDetter       You'll FinBmd Work And I'll GetA Promoted
WeGmaj7'll Move Out Of The Shelter D      Buy A BiggBmer House And Live In The SuAburbs

Verse 6
YoGmaj7u Got A Fast Car D      I Got BmA Job That Pays AAll Our Bills
You Stay Gmaj7Out Drinking Late At DThe Bar See More Of Your Friends BmThan You Do Of Your Kids         A​
I'Gmaj7d Always Hoped For BeDtter       Thought Maybe Together YBmou And Me'd Find It  A​
I Got No PGmaj7lans, I AinD't Going Nowhere     Take Your Fast BmCar And Keep On DrivingA​

Instruments
  Gmaj7 D   Bm A  [x3]
  Gmaj7 D
Also available in: Dmaj7 (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Fast Car?

The chords for Fast Car are: Gmaj7, D, Bm, A

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: Gmaj7, D, Bm, A

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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