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New Speedway Boogie chords by
Grateful Dead
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Key: E major
Intro 1
D
D

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Verse 1
D
D

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Please don't dominate the rap, Jack

If you've got nothing new to say

If you please, don't back up the track

This train's got to run today
Verse 2
D
D

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I spent a little time on the mountain
G
G

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D

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Spent a little time on the hill

Heard some say, "better run away"
F
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C

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Others say, "better stand still"
Verse 3
D
D

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Now I don't know, but I been told
F
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C
C

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G

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It's hard to run with the weight of gold
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D

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Other hand I have heard it said
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F

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C
C

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G

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It's just as hard with the weight
Interlude 1

of lead
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G

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D

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D
D

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G

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D
D

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G

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Verse 4
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D

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G

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Who can deny? Who can deny?
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G

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D

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It's not just a change in style

One step done and another begun

And I wonder how many miles?
Verse 5
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D

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I spent a little time on the mountain
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G

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D

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Spent a little time on the hill

Things went down we don't understand
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F

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G

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But I think in time we will
Verse 6
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D

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Now I don't know, but I was told
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G

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In the heat of the sun a man died of cold
D
D

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Keep on coming or stand and wait
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With the sun so dark and
G
G

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the hour so late
Interlude 2
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G

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D

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D
D

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Verse 7
D
D

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You can overlook the lack, Jack
G
G

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Of any other highway to ride
D
D

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It's got no signs or dividing lines

And very few rules to guide
Verse 8
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D

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I spent a little time on the mountain

I spent a little time on the hill

I saw things getting out of hand
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I guess they always will
Verse 9
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Now I don't know, but I been told
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C
C

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If the horse don't pull you
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G

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got to carry the load
D
D

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I don't know whose

back's that strong
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G

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Maybe find out before too long
Verse 10

D
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F
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One way or another,
D
D

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Dm
Dm

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F
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Dm
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one way or another
D
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One way or another,
D
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Dm
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this darkness got to give
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Dm
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One way or another,
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Dm
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D
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Dm
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G
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one way or another

One way or another,
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G

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Dm
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D
D

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this darkness got to give
F
F

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F

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One way or another,
D
D

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one way or another
F
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D
D

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One way or another,
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D

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this darkness got to

give

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Chords
  • D

  • G

  • F

  • C

  • Dm

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of New Speedway Boogie by Grateful Dead is E major.

The primary chords used in New Speedway Boogie are E, A, G, D, Em.

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

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

The tempo of New Speedway Boogie is approximately 120 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of New Speedway Boogie 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 New Speedway Boogie. 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 Grateful Dead.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add New Speedway Boogie 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 New Speedway Boogie by Grateful Dead on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.