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Route 66 chords
[Verse]
AWell, if you ever Dplan to motor Awest 
Jack, take Dmy way, that's the highway, that's the Abest 
Get your E7kicks on DRoute 6A6 
AWell, it winds from DChicago to L.AA. 
More than D2000 miles all the Away 
Get your E7kicks on DRoute 6A6 
[Chorus]
Well, Agoes from St. Louie down to Missouri 
AOklahoma City, looks oh so pretty 
You'll Dsee Amarillo and AGallup, New Mexico 
E7Flagstaff, Arizona, don't forget Winona 
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernadino 
[Verse]
Would Ayou get Dhip to this timely Atip 
And go Dtake that California Atrip 
Get your E7kicks on DRoute 6A6 
[Solo]
A  D  A  E7  D   A
[Chorus]
Well, Agoes from St. Louie down to Missouri 
AOklahoma City, looks oh so pretty 
You'll Dsee Amarillo and AGallup, New Mexico 
E7Flagstaff, Arizona, don't forget Winona 
Kingman, Barstow, San Bernadino 
[Outro]
Would Ayou get Dhip to this kindly Atip 
And go Dtake that California Atrip 
Get your E7kicks on DRoute 6A6 
Get your E7kicks on DRoute 6A6 
Get your E7kicks on DRoute 6A6 

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The story behind the song

This rhythm and blues song captures the spirit of a westward road trip across America. It was inspired by songwriter Bobby Troup's own cross-country drive from Pennsylvania to California with his wife, Cynthia, as he headed to Hollywood to pursue songwriting. The lyrics recount the journey along U.S. Route 66, mentioning various cities and towns encountered along the way. Playing this song channels the open road and the adventure of discovery.

AI-written from these sources:(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66 — Wikipedia ↗The Rolling Stones — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Route 66

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Route 66 chords

[Verse]

A D A

Well, if you ever plan to motor west

D A

Jack, take my way, that's the highway, that's the best

E7 D A

Get your kicks on Route 66

A D A

Well, it winds from Chicago to L.A.

D A

More than 2000 miles all the way

E7 D A

Get your kicks on Route 66

[Chorus]

Well, goes from St. Louie down to Missouri

Oklahoma City, looks oh so pretty

D A

You'll see Amarillo and Gallup, New Mexico

Flagstaff, Arizona, don't forget Winona

Kingman, Barstow, San Bernadino

[Verse]

A D A

Would you get hip to this timely tip

D A

And go take that California trip

E7 D A

Get your kicks on Route 66

[Solo]

A D A E7 D A

[Chorus]

Well, goes from St. Louie down to Missouri

Oklahoma City, looks oh so pretty

D A

You'll see Amarillo and Gallup, New Mexico

Flagstaff, Arizona, don't forget Winona

Kingman, Barstow, San Bernadino

[Outro]

A D A

Would you get hip to this kindly tip

D A

And go take that California trip

E7 D A

Get your kicks on Route 66

E7 D A

Get your kicks on Route 66

E7 D A

Get your kicks on Route 66

About Route 66 Chords by The Rolling Stones

Learn how to play Route 66 by The Rolling Stones with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Route 66 chords”, “Route 66 guitar chords”, or “The Rolling Stones Route 66 chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Route 66 chords and for experienced players who want accurate Route 66 lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, E7.

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