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Hitchin A Ride

Vanity Fare

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Hitchin A Ride by Vanity Fare in the key of A

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

A  x32010
D  133211
E7 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 *
             A

Verse 1
A Thumb Goes AUp, A Car Goes By, It's Nearly 1 A.m. And Here Am I...
Hitchin' A DRide, E7   Hitchin' A ARide...
Gotta Get Me DHome, E7   By The Morning ALight.

Verse 2
I Got No AFare To Ride A Train, I'm Nearly Drowing In The Pouring Rain...
Hitchin' A DRide, E7   Hitchin' A ARide...
Gotta Get Me DHome, E7   To My Baby's ASide.

Chorus
DRide, Ride, E7Ride, Hitchin' A ARide.
DRide, Ride, E7Ride, Hitchin' A ARide.

Verse 3
ALong Distance Call I Got Today, She Sounded Lonely So I'm On My Way..
Hitchin' A DRide, E7   Hitchin' A ARide...
             F     G7               C         [Cowbell Beat 8X]
Gotta Get Me Home,    Keep Her Satisfied.

Interlude
Chorus
DRide, Ride, E7Ride, Hitchin' A ARide.
DRide, Ride, E7Ride, Hitchin' A ARide.

Verse 4
AA Thumb Goes Up, A Car Goes By, Oh, Won't Somebody Stop And Help A Guy?
Hitchin' A DRide, E7   Hitchin' A ARide...
Been Away Too DLong, E7   From My Baby's ASide.   - - - -> [Played 2X At End Of Each 
                                                        Line From Here To Outro:]
[Chorus]                                                  E|-A--A---G--F#----C#---D--E---|
DRide, Ride, E7Ride, Hitchin' A ARide.                        G#G|------3--2------0---|
DRide, Ride, E7Ride, Hitchin' A ARide.                        BA|-3-3----------------|
Outro
    A  A   G  F#    C#   D  E     RGide, F#Ride...  [X5 To Fade]

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| H   Hammer-On
| ~   Sustained Note (Let Ring)
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Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Hitchin A Ride?

The chords for Hitchin A Ride are: A, D, E7, G, F#, C#, E, G#, B

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: A, D, E7, G, F#, C#, E, G#, B

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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