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Detour Ahead chords by
Erma Franklin
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Key: Bb major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Em
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Am
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D
D

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G
G

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Em
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Am
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D
D

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Ab
Ab
4

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Verse 1
G
G

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Smooth road,
Bm
Bm
2

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D
D

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clean day
G
G

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F#
F#
2

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But why am I the only one
C
C

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Cm
Cm
3

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F
F

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G
G

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traveling this way?

How strange the road to love
C
C

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Cm
Cm
3

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can be so easy
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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G
G

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Can't you see the detour ahead?
A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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Abdim
Abdim
6

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G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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Daug
Daug

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Wake up, slow down
G
G

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Before you fall and break
C
C

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your heart
Cm
Cm
3

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Gullible clown
F
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G
G

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You fool, you're headed
C
C

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in the wrong direction
Cm
Cm
3

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Bm
Bm
2

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Mmm, can't you see
Am
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D
D

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G
G

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the detour ahead
F#
F#
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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F#
F#
2

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For the farther you travel

The harder to unravel
B
B
2

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Abm
Abm
4

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C#m
C#m
4

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The world she spends around you
F#
F#
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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Wake up, wake up all this time,
F#
F#
2

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can't you see the danger sign?
B
B
2

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Abm
Abm
4

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Am
Am

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Soft shoulders sur round you,
D
D

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G
G

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Daug
Daug

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smooth out clear night
G
G

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Oh, lucky me that suddenly
C
C

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Cm
Cm
3

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I saw the light
G
G

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I'm getting back away
C
C

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Cdim
Cdim
3

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from all the trouble
F
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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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Smooth road, smooth road
Bbdim
Bbdim

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C#dim
C#dim
4

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G
G

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There's no detour
D
D

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ahead
Outro 1
G
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Bm
Bm
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Am
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D
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Em

  • Am

  • D

  • Ab

    4

  • Bm

    2

  • F#

    2

  • C

  • Cm

    3

  • F

  • A

  • Asus4

  • Abdim

    6

  • Daug

  • B

    2

  • Abm

    4

  • C#m

    4

  • Cdim

    3

  • Bbdim

  • C#dim

    4

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Detour Ahead by Erma Franklin is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Detour Ahead are Bb, Gm, Cm, F, Cb, Dm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, Gm, Cm, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Detour Ahead is approximately 58 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Detour Ahead using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Detour Ahead. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Erma Franklin.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Detour Ahead to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Detour Ahead by Erma Franklin on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.