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Hitchin A Ride

Vanity Fare

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

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

E  x32010
A  133211
B7 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 *
             E

Verse 1
A Thumb Goes EUp, A Car Goes By, It's Nearly 1 A.m. And Here Am I...
Hitchin' A ARide, B7   Hitchin' A ERide...
Gotta Get Me AHome, B7   By The Morning ELight.

Verse 2
I Got No EFare To Ride A Train, I'm Nearly Drowing In The Pouring Rain...
Hitchin' A ARide, B7   Hitchin' A ERide...
Gotta Get Me AHome, B7   To My Baby's ESide.

Chorus
ARide, Ride, B7Ride, Hitchin' A ERide.
ARide, Ride, B7Ride, Hitchin' A ERide.

Verse 3
ELong Distance Call I Got Today, She Sounded Lonely So I'm On My Way..
Hitchin' A ARide, B7   Hitchin' A ERide...
             F     G7               C         [Cowbell Beat 8X]
Gotta Get Me Home,    Keep Her Satisfied.

Interlude
Chorus
ARide, Ride, B7Ride, Hitchin' A ERide.
ARide, Ride, B7Ride, Hitchin' A ERide.

Verse 4
EA Thumb Goes Up, A Car Goes By, Oh, Won't Somebody Stop And Help A Guy?
Hitchin' A ARide, B7   Hitchin' A ERide...
Been Away Too ALong, B7   From My Baby's ESide.   - - - -> [Played 2X At End Of Each 
                                                        Line From Here To Outro:]
[Chorus]                                                  E|-E--E---D--C#----G#---A--B---|
ARide, Ride, B7Ride, Hitchin' A ERide.                        D#G|------3--2------0---|
ARide, Ride, B7Ride, Hitchin' A ERide.                        F#A|-3-3----------------|
Outro
    E  E   D  C#    G#   A  B     RDide, C#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 G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Hitchin A Ride?

The chords for Hitchin A Ride are: E, A, B7, D, C#, G#, B, D#, F#

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: E, A, B7, D, C#, G#, B, D#, F#

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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