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Keys to the Car chords by
Michael Nesmith
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Key: C major•
Intro 1
G
G

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C
C

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Verse 1
C
C

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Tonight when he hands
G
G

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you the keys to the car

And he says you can drive, some,
C
C

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but don't drive too far

Tonight when she tells you
G
G

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you're her only one

Remember the morning
C
C

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brings on the sun
Verse 2
F
F

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And they're watching
G
G

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C
C

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you stumble and fall
F
F

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Until you're lost down
G
G

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C
C

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Verse 3


Today when they give you
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G

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their words of advice

And tell you you're free, friend,
C
C

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as long as it's nice

Today when their words of sweet
G
G

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wisdom come down

Remember their smiles are
C
C

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hiding their frowns
Verse 4
F
F

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And they're watching
G
G

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C
C

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you stumble and fall
F
F

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G
G

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Until you're lost down below like
C
C

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them all
Interlude 1
C
C

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F
F

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G
G

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C
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Am
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F
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G
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C
C

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Verse 5
C
C

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If you say you're their friend,
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G

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I'm afraid you will learn

They want only friends they can
C
C

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have on their terms

But the love that you show
G
G

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them will give you an edge
Verse 6

For authority is more than wearing a badge
C
C

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F
F

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And you'll be watching
G
G

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C
C

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them stumble and fall
F
F

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Until they're lost down
G
G

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C
C

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below like them all
F
F

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Until they're lost down
G
G

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C
C

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below like them all
F
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C
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Chords

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  • C

  • F

  • Am

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Keys to the Car by Michael Nesmith is C major.

The primary chords used in Keys to the Car are G, C, F, Am.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, F, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Keys to the Car is approximately 74 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Keys to the Car 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 Keys to the Car. 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 Michael Nesmith.

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