The Race Chords
The Race by Johnny Edward is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of D. It uses the chords D, A, E, B and Bm. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro D A E (x4)
(hit the B string with each change to get the descending base line)
verse 1:
D A E (x4)
Before you wind up on the side
Of the road we're driving on
So you don't run, So I don't hide
Gonna lift my foot before this engine dies
A E
So slow down baby
Bm
We're spinning out
before we hit the
A E Bm
finish line
A E
Our hearts are racing
Bm
but I know there's no failure in just
A E Bm
taking our time
D A E (x2)
verse 2:
D A E (x4)
I can't afford to lose you darling
Rushing into bed
So I threw a yellow flag in hopes to keep from throwing red
Chorus
Bridge:
A E Bm
If this works out
A E Bm
If we make it through
A E Bm
I can't wait
A E Bm
To learn you
D A E (x2)
Chorus
Outro:
D A E (x4)