Spokane Motel Blues Chords
by Tom T Hall
Spokane Motel Blues by Tom T Hall is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, F, G and Am. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
C F C
I don't know what I'm doing here, I could be someplace else
F G
Like in Atlanta drinkin' wine, wine, wine
C F C
I don't know what I'm doing here, I should be someplace else
F G
Like in Kentucky drinkin shine, shine, shine
Am C
The dogs are running down in Memphis
Am C
And them nags are running in L.A. yeah
Am C
I'm stuck in Spokane in a motel room
F G
And there ain't no way to get away
Am C
Willie Nelson's picking out in Austin
Am C
And Waylon's hanging out in Mexico
Am C
I'm stuck in Spokane in a motel room
F G
And Kris is making moving picture shows
C F C
Hey, I don't know what I'm doing here, I could be someplace else
F G
Like in Atlanta drinkin' wine, wine, wine
C F C
I don't know what I'm doing here, I should be someplace else
F G
Like in Kentucky drinkin' shine, shine, shine
Am C
Well I know they're dancing in New Orleans
Am C
And old Chicago's bright as day
Am C
I'm stuck in Spokane in a motel room
F G
Lord, I wish I had a Dolly Parton tape
Am C
Well Hill and Bare and Billy Joe they're gambling
Am C
And ol TP's frying croppie all night long
Am C
They're down at Tootsie's eating chili
F G
I'm stuck in Spokane a writing songs
C F C
Hey, I don't know what I'm doing here, I could be someplace else
F G
Like in Atlanta drinkin' wine, wine, wine
C F C
I don't know what I'm doing here, I should be someplace else
F G
Like in Kentucky drinkin' clear moonshine