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The Ride original guitar chords by
David Allan Coe
David Allan Coe
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1983Country1.3K views
5.0 (3)
Key: F major
Intro 1
Bb
Bb

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F
F

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C
C

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Bb
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F
F

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C
C

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Verse 1
C
C

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Well, I was thumbing from Montgomery
Eb
Eb
6

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I had my guitar on my back
F
F

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When a stranger stopped beside me
C
C

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in an antique Cadillac

He was dressed like 1950
Eb
Eb
6

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Half drunk and hollow eyed
F
F

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He said, "it's a long walk to Nashville
C
C

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Would you like a ride, Son?"
C
C

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C
C

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Verse 2
C
C

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Well, I sat down in the front seat
Eb
Eb
6

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He turned on the radio
F
F

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And them sad old songs coming outta them
C
C

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speakers was solid country gold

Then I noticed

the stranger was ghost white pale
Eb
Eb
6

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When I asked him for a light
F
F

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And I knew there was something strange
C
C

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about this ride
Chorus 1
Bb
Bb

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F
F

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He said, "Drifter, can you make folks cey
C
C

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when you play and sing?

Have you paid your dues?

Can you moan the blues?
G
G

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Can you bend them guitar strings?"
Bb
Bb

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F
F

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He said, "Boy, can you make folks feel
C
C

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what you feel inside?
Bb
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'Cause if you're big star bound
F
F

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C
C

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let me warn you it's a long hard ride"
Bb
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F
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C
C

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Verse 3
C
C

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Then he cried just south of Nashville
Eb
Eb
6

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And he turned that car around
F
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He said, "This is where you get off, boy
C
C

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'Cause I'm goin' back to Alabam"

As I stepped outta that Cadillac
Eb
Eb
6

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I said, "Mister, many thanks"
F
F

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He said, "You don't have to call me mister,

mister
C
C

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The whole world called me Hank"
Chorus 2
Bb
Bb

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F
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He said, "Drifter, can you make folks cey
C
C

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when you play and sing?

Have you paid your dues?

Can you moan the blues?
G
G

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Can you bend them guitar strings?"
Bb
Bb

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F
F

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He said, "Boy, can you make folks feel
C
C

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what you feel inside?
Bb
Bb

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'Cause if you're big star bound
F
F

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C
C

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let me warn you it's a long hard ride"
Outro 1
Bb
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He said, "Drifter, can you make folks cey
C
C

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when you play and sing?

Have you paid your dues?

Can you moan the blues?
G
G

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Can you bend them guitar strings?"
Bb
Bb

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F
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He said, "Boy, can you make folks feel
C
C

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what you feel inside?
Bb
Bb

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'Cause if you're big star bound
F
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C
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let me warn you it's a long hard ride"
Bb
Bb

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If you're big star bound
F
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C
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let me warn you it's a long hard ride"
Bb
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F
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C
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[Singer speaks]
Bb
Bb

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Bb
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F
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C
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Bb
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F
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[Fade out]

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Chords
  • Bb

  • F

  • C

  • Eb

    6
  • G

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Ride by David Allan Coe is F major.

The primary chords used in The Ride are Bb, F, C, Eb, G.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, F, 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 The Ride is approximately 88 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Ride 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 The Ride. 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 David Allan Coe.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add The Ride 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 The Ride by David Allan Coe on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.