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Road to Nowhere original guitar chords by
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
G
G

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D
D

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Well we know where we're going
C
C

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But we don't know
G
G

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where we've been
G
G

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D
D

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And we know what we're knowing
C
C

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Eb
Eb
6

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D
D

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But we can't say what we've seen
G
G

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D
D

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And we're not little children
C
C

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Eb
Eb
6

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F
F

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And we know what we want
G
G

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D
D

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And the future is certain
C
C

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Eb
Eb
6

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D
D

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Give us time to work it out
E
E

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E
E

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E
E

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E
E

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Yeah
Verse 1
E
E

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We're on a road to nowhere
C#m
C#m
4

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Come on inside
E
E

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Taking that ride to nowhere
C#m
C#m
4

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We'll take that ride
A
A

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I'm feeling okay this morning
E
E

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B
B
2

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And you know
A
A

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We're on a road to paradise
E
E

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B
B
2

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Here we go, here we go
Interlude 1
E
E

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E

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E

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E

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Verse 2
E
E

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We're on a ride to nowhere
C#m
C#m
4

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Come on inside
E
E

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Taking that ride to nowhere
C#m
C#m
4

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We'll take that ride
A
A

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E
E

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Maybe you wonder where you are
B
B
2

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I don't care
A
A

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E
E

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Here is where time is on our side
B
B
2

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Take you there, take you there
Interlude 2
E
E

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E

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E
E

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E
E

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Chorus 1
E
E

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We're on a road to nowhere
C#m
C#m
4

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(ha, ha)
E
E

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We're on a road to nowhere
C#m
C#m
4

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(ha, ha)
E
E

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We're on a road to nowhere
C#m
C#m
4

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(ha, ha, woo)
Bridge 1
E
E

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There's a city in my mind

Come along and take that ride
C#m
C#m
4

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It's alright, baby, it's aright
E
E

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And it's very far away
C#m
C#m
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But it's growing day by day and it's alright

Baby, it's alright
E
E

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Would you like to come along

You can help me sing the song
C#m
C#m
4

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And it's alright, baby, it's alright
E
E

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They can tell you what to do

But they'll make a fool of you
C#m
C#m
4

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And it's alright, baby, it's alright
E
E

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There's a city in my mind

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C#m
C#m
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It's alright, baby, it's aright
E
E

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And it's very far away
C#m
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But it's growing day by day and it's alright

Baby, it's alright
E
E

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Would you like to come along

You can help me sing the song
C#m
C#m
4

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And it's alright, baby, it's alright
E
E

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They can tell you what to do

But they'll make a fool of you
C#m
C#m
4

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And it's alright, baby, it's alright
Chorus 2
E
E

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C#m
C#m
4

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We're on a road to nowhere (hey)
E
E

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C#m
C#m
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We're on a road to nowhere (ha)
E
E

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C#m
C#m
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We're on a road to nowhere (ha, ha)
E
E

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We're on a road to nowhere

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • C

  • Eb

    6

  • F

  • E

  • C#m

    4

  • A

  • B

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Road to Nowhere by Talking Heads is G major.

The primary chords used in Road to Nowhere are G, D, C, Eb, F, E.

No capo is required for this song.

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Road to Nowhere is approximately 112 beats per minute.

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