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Tar Top chords by
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
D
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Verse 1
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D

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It was July hot 'cross Georgia

on my way to myrtle beach

I just got my diploma so I set out

in search of me

The honeymoon was over

and Alabama was far away

From being little more than

just a southern state
Verse 2
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I got a gig down at the Bowery
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I played for tip and watered drinks
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Just a novice in a business
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Em
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That's seldom what it seems
Verse 3
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And where are you goin' tar top
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Where's J.C. and the chosen few?
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I saw the flash without T.Gentry
Em
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And B.V. left for Malibu
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D

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Verse 4


I was July, hot and thirty,

some years down the line

When the boys touched the nation,

unaware at the time

I got to go to Texas, California, New York too

A farm boy who is thankful to

be standin' in his shoes
Verse 5
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But in the Bowery hangs

the memories
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Of dreams that still come true

Every time I see the spotlights
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I'm one of the chosen few
Verse 6
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And where are you going tar top
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J.C. and the chosen few
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There's no flash without
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Em
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T.Gentry
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B.V. where are you?
Interlude 1
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Verse 7
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Where are you goin' tar top
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Which direction will you take
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What's this contraband clamor
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About the mu sic that you make?
Verse 8
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And where are you goin' tar top
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Is it country enough?
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Is it contemporary glamor?
D
D

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No it's us, just us
Outro 1
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Chords

  • D

  • C

  • G

  • Em

  • A

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Tar Top by Alabama is D major.

The primary chords used in Tar Top are D, C, G, Em, A.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Tar Top is approximately 73 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Tar Top 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 Tar Top. 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 Alabama.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Tar Top to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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