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Nothing But a Good Ride chords by
Lyle Lovett
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Key: Ab major
Verse 1
G
G

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C
C

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He's pulling out for Reno
G
G

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He hopes a tire don't blow
D
D

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Up near Albuquerque

He'll fuel and get some
G
G

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coffee
C
C

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Cline's Corners truck stop
G
G

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A waitress with a wet mop
D
D

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Telling him to don't walk
G
G

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He tips his hat and don't talk
Verse 2
C
C

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He knows it's nothing but a good ride

No there's nothing there
G
G

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C
C

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he can't slide
G
G

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D
D

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No there's nothing that he won't spin

No there's nothing to it
G
G

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C
C

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G
G

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do it again
C
C

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No it's nothing but the big show

No there's nowhere that
G
G

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C
C

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G
G

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he won't go
D
D

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No he never has to ask why

He knows it's nothing but
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G

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C
C

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a good ride
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G

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C
C

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Verse 3
G
G

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He says there's something
C
C

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about a sunrise
G
G

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Waking up sleepy eyed

He says there's something
D
D

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about a highway
G
G

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Telling him he can't stay

He says there's something
C
C

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about a long drive
G
G

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That gives him some peace of mind

And there's something
D
D

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that he can't take
G
G

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When he's coming in second place
Verse 4
C
C

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He knows it's nothing but a good ride

No there's nothing there
G
G

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C
C

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G
G

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he can't slide
D
D

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No there's nothing that he won't spin

No there's nothing to it
G
G

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C
C

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G
G

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do it again
C
C

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No it's nothing but the big show

No there's nowhere that
G
G

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C
C

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G
G

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he won't go
D
D

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No he never has to ask why
G
G

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C
C

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G
G

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He knows it's nothing but a good ride
C
C

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Interlude 1
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G

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D

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G

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C
C

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G
G

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D
D

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G
G

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C
C

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G
G

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Verse 5
C
C

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And when it's all over
G
G

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He'll move a little slower
D
D

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He'll back up to the trailer
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G

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And look toward Oklahoma

He'll pull out right through
C
C

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the middle of town
G
G

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And watch the sun start sinking down
D
D

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Still just lighting up the road signs
G
G

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Getting ready for the next time.
Verse 6
C
C

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He knows it's nothing but a good ride

No there's nothing there
G
G

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C
C

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he can't slide
G
G

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D
D

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No there's nothing that he won't spin
G
G

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No there's nothing to it do it again
C
C

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No it's nothing but the big show
G
G

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No there's nowhere that he won't go
D
D

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No he never has to ask why
G
G

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He knows it's nothing but a good ride
Outro 1
G
G

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C

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G

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G
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D
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G
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C
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G
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D
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C
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C
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C
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Chords
  • G

  • C

  • D

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Nothing But a Good Ride by Lyle Lovett is Ab major.

The primary chords used in Nothing But a Good Ride are Ab, Db, Eb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Db, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Nothing But a Good Ride is approximately 133 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Nothing But a Good Ride using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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