I found the Cadd9 chord a much nicer sound and seems to be a better fit than the chords used in the previous versions on here. I also continued the chord patterns throughout the entire song for us newbies, not just once for the first verse and first chorus, etc. IN THE CHORUS, YOU CAN CHANGE IT UP A BIT IF YOU'D LIKE (C [in place of Cmaj7], G [in place of Cadd9], and D [in place of Dadd4]). THE CHOICE IS YOURS. Capo II Standard Tuning Chords used: Cmaj7 Cadd9 Em7 Dadd4 C G D e---0---|---3---|---3---|---2---|---0---|---3---|---2--- B---0---|---3---|---3---|---3---|---1---|---3---|---3--- G---0---|---0---|---0---|---0---|---0---|---0---|---2--- D---2---|---2---|---2---|---0---|---2---|---0---|---0--- A---3---|---3---|---2---|---x---|---3---|---2---|---x--- E---x---|---x---|---0---|---x---|---x---|---3---|---x--- Intro (Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X4 ------------------------------ Verse 1 Cmaj7 Cadd9 You got a fast car Em7 Dadd4 I want a ticket to anywhere Cmaj7 Cadd9 Maybe we make a deal Em7 Dadd4 Maybe together we can get somewhere Cmaj7 Cadd9 Any place is better Em7 Dadd4 Starting from zero got nothing to lose Cmaj7 Cadd9 Maybe we'll make something Em7 Dadd4 Me, myself, I got nothing to prove ---------------------------------- Intro Fill (Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2 ----------------------------- Verse 2 Cmaj7 Cadd9 You got a fast car Em7 Dadd4 I got a plan to get us out of here Cmaj7 Cadd9 Been working at the convenience store Em7 Dadd4 Managed to save just a little bit of money Cmaj7 Cadd9 Won't have to drive too far Em7 Dadd4 Just 'cross the border and into the city Cmaj7 Cadd9 You and I can both get jobs Em7 Dadd4 And finally see what it means to be living ------------------------------------------- Intro Fill (Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2 ----------------------------- Verse 3 Cmaj7 Cadd9 You see my old man's got a problem Em7 Dadd4 He lives with the bottle, that's the way it is Cmaj7 Cadd9 He says his body's too old for working Em7 Dadd4 His body's too young to look like his Cmaj7 Cadd9 My mama went off and left him Em7 Dadd4 She wanted more from life than he could give Cmaj7 Cadd9 I said, "Somebody's got to take care of him" Em7 Dadd4 So I quit school and that's what I did --------------------------------------- Intro Fill (Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2 --------------------------------------- Verse 4 Cmaj7 Cadd9 You got a fast car Em7 Dadd4 But is it fast enough so we can fly away? Cmaj7 Cadd9 We gotta make a decision Em7 Dadd4 Leave tonight or live and die this way --------------------------------------- Bridge Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4, Cmaj7, Cadd9 --------------------------------------- Chorus Em7 Dadd4 Cmaj7 I remember when we were driving, driving in your car Cadd9 The speed so fast I felt like i was drunk Em7 City lights lay out before us Dadd4 And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder Cadd9 Em7 Dadd4 And I__________ had a feeling that I belonged Cadd9 Em7 Dadd4 Cmaj7 Dadd4 And I__________ had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Fill (Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2 ----------------------------- Verse 5 Cmaj7 Cadd9 You got a fast car Em7 Dadd4 And we go cruising to entertain ourselves Cmaj7 Cadd9 You still ain't got a job Em7 Dadd4 And I work in a market as a checkout girl Cmaj7 Cadd9 I know things will get better Em7 Dadd4 You'll find work and I'll get promoted Cmaj7 Cadd9 We'll move out of the shelter Em7 Dadd4 Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs ------------------------------------------- Bridge Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4, Cmaj7, Cadd9 -------------------------------------- Chorus Em7 Dadd4 Cmaj7 I remember when we were driving, driving in your car Cadd9 The speed so fast I felt like i was drunk Em7 City lights lay out before us Dadd4 And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder Cadd9 Em7 Dadd4 And I__________ had a feeling that I belonged Cadd9 Em7 Dadd4 Cmaj7 Dadd4 And I__________ had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Fill (Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2 ----------------------------- Verse 6 Cmaj7 Cadd9 You got a fast car Em7 Dadd4 And I got a job that pays all our bills Cmaj7 Cadd9 You stay out drinking late at the bar Em7 Dadd4 See more your friends than you do your kids Cmaj7 Cadd9 I'd always hoped for better Em7 Dadd4 Thought maybe together you and me would find it Cmaj7 Cadd9 I got no plans I ain't going nowhere Em7 Dadd4 So take your fast car and keep on driving ------------------------------------------ Bridge Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4, Cmaj7, Cadd9 -------------------------------------- Chorus Em7 Dadd4 Cmaj7 I remember when we were driving, driving in your car Cadd9 The speed so fast I felt like i was drunk Em7 City lights lay out before us Dadd4 And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder Cadd9 Em7 Dadd4 And I__________ had a feeling that I belonged Cadd9 Em7 Dadd4 Cmaj7 Dadd4 And I__________ had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Fill (Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2 ----------------------------- Verse 7 Cmaj7 Cadd9 You got a fast car Em7 Dadd4 But is it fast enough so you can fly away? Cmaj7 Cadd9 You gotta make a decision Em7 Dadd4 Leave tonight or live and die this way ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Fill (Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2 ----------------------------- Bridge Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4, Cmaj7, Cadd9 (let it ring out)
