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Hitchin A Ride

Vanity Fare

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Hitchin A Ride by Vanity Fare

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Vanity Fare - Hitchin' A Ride

C  x32010
F  133211
G7 353433

Strumming Is A Quick Down/Up Pattern: Slight Downstrokes On The
Low Strings Followed By Emphasis On The Upstrokes From The High Strings Side.

Intro
 Repeat this phrase where noted *
             C

Verse 1
A Thumb Goes CUp, A Car Goes By, It's Nearly 1 A.m. And Here Am I...
Hitchin' A FRide, G7   Hitchin' A CRide...
Gotta Get Me FHome, G7   By The Morning CLight.

Verse 2
I Got No CFare To Ride A Train, I'm Nearly Drowing In The Pouring Rain...
Hitchin' A FRide, G7   Hitchin' A CRide...
Gotta Get Me FHome, G7   To My Baby's CSide.

Chorus
FRide, Ride, G7Ride, Hitchin' A CRide.
FRide, Ride, G7Ride, Hitchin' A CRide.

Verse 3
CLong Distance Call I Got Today, She Sounded Lonely So I'm On My Way..
Hitchin' A FRide, G7   Hitchin' A CRide...
             F     G7               C         [Cowbell Beat 8X]
Gotta Get Me Home,    Keep Her Satisfied.

Interlude
Chorus
FRide, Ride, G7Ride, Hitchin' A CRide.
FRide, Ride, G7Ride, Hitchin' A CRide.

Verse 4
CA Thumb Goes Up, A Car Goes By, Oh, Won't Somebody Stop And Help A Guy?
Hitchin' A FRide, G7   Hitchin' A CRide...
Been Away Too FLong, G7   From My Baby's CSide.   - - - -> [Played 2X At End Of Each 
                                                        Line From Here To Outro:]
[Chorus]                                                  E|-C--C---Bb---A---E--F--G----|
FRide, Ride, G7Ride, Hitchin' A CRide.                        BG|------3--2------0---|
FRide, Ride, G7Ride, Hitchin' A CRide.                        DA|-3-3----------------|
Outro
    C  C   Bb   A   E  F  G      BbRide, ARide...  [X5 To Fade]

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| H   Hammer-On
| ~   Sustained Note (Let Ring)
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FAQ

What are the chords for Hitchin A Ride?

The chords for Hitchin A Ride are: C, F, G7, Bb, A, E, G, B, D

What is the original key of Hitchin A Ride?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Hitchin A Ride?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Hitchin A Ride in another key?

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

Can Hitchin A Ride be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Hitchin A Ride on ukulele?

Chord Hitchin A Ride can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Hitchin A Ride?

Hitchin A Ride uses 9 chords: C, F, G7, Bb, A, E, G, B, D

What is the easiest way to play Hitchin A 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 Hitchin A Ride released in?

Hitchin A Ride was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Hitchin A Ride?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Hitchin A 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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