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