Out On The Interstate Chords
by The Ergs
Out On The Interstate by The Ergs is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, Bm, Em, C, Am and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
verse 1
G Bm
Dark sky blue with a bright red crown.
Em C
The invitation every city and town.
G Bm
Ready to go in-to the unknown.
Em C
I don't know the if and whens of coming home.
PREChorus 1
Am G
My future crept up on me, much like a heart at-tack
Am G D
Straight life is calling me, and I ain’t calling back
Chorus
G C
Out, out on the inter-state
G C
Out, out on the inter-state
G C
Out, out on the inter-state
D
Out on the interstate again. Fig. 1
verse 2
G Bm
On either side it's a fern and creek,
Em C
And nothing but black asphalt, in between.
G Bm
It's not safe to drive in the rear-view
Em C
It's what lies a-head that can kill you
PREChorus 2
Am G
My future crept up on me much like a heart attack.
Am G D
The straight life is calling me, but I aint calling back.
Chorus
Solo: G Bm Em C x4
PREChorus 3
Am G
And re-ality is bangin' hard on my bathroom door.
Am G D
And nobody calls me ‘cause I don't answer it no more.
Chorus
Fig. 1 G
e|-----------|
B|---------3-|
G|---------4-|
D|-0-2-4-5-5-|
A|----------—|
E|-----------| x4, then play pickup notes into next verse