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(I'd Rather Live) By The Side Of The Road chords by
Mac Wiseman
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
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There are people who

would rather live in splendor
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And brag about their silver

and their gold

People who would trade
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God's promise for
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His glory to hold
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People who would rather

live in mansions
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People who would rather live abroad
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But I'd rather have a little old cab
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in by the side of the road
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I'd rather live by the side of the road
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And try to point souls to

the blessed abode
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Than to be a king or a millionaire
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And live in mansions in pride array
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I'd rather do a neighborly deed
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Than travel to here or a friend in need
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I'd rather live by the side of the road

Than help some pilgrim
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along life's way

I would rather have a cabin

by the roadside
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Where the pilgrimage of man is passin' by

Try to point some soul to
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Jesus and that city on high
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Every day I want to help to scatter roses
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Every night I want my lamp

to shine abroad

With a welcome from my little bay window
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By the side of the road
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I'd rather live by the side of the road
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And try to point souls to the blest of both
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Than to be a king or a millionaire
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And live in mansions in bright array
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I'd rather do an able deed
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For a traveler here, or a friend indeed
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I'd rather live by the side of the road

And help some pilgrim along
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • C

  • A

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of (I'd Rather Live) By The Side Of The Road by Mac Wiseman is A major.

The primary chords used in (I'd Rather Live) By The Side Of The Road are A, E, D, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, E, D, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of (I'd Rather Live) By The Side Of The Road is approximately 167 beats per minute.

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