Backroads — Ricky Van Shelton
Chords and lyrics for Backroads by Ricky Van Shelton (key of G).
Verse 1
[G] [D] [G]
Chorus
I got the radio [G]blastin' I got the windows roll down
and I'm cruisin' these [D]backroads on the outskirts of [G]town[D]
and I can feel the wind a [G]blowin' hear the big engines wind
when I'm cruisin' these [D]backroads all my troubles are [G]behind
[G] [D] [G]
1.
Well when [D]I woke up this mornin' well I [G]took me a look outsid
it was [D]plain to see it was one of those days that are [G]made for takin' a
ride
so I [C]went downstairs clear my head with [G]coffee and cigarettes
and when [D]it hit me right there then my mind was [G]set
2.
Well I [D]phoned work and told them they're gonna [G]be a man short today
I got the [D]Sunday day blues there's only one thing thats gonna [G]make them go
away
so I [C]went out and I climbed into my [G]big ole Chevrolet
and with the [C]turn of the key and a cloud of dust I was [D]on my way
Chorus
Piano solo C G C D
Guitar solo C G D G
3.
Well [D]may'be I did and may'be I didn't go [G]lose my job today
but you [D]can take my cares take my worries and [G]blow them all away
well there [C]comes a time in every man's life when he's [G]got to break free
I got [C]four good wheels and an endless road just [G]out in front of me
Repeat Chorus 2x
Repeat piano and guitar solos
[End]
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