Now playing

Rescue Me

Chords

4.75 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Capo 3
[Intro]
|  C   G|  Em   D|  C   G|   D|
[Verse 1]
Small town, Cyoung lGove, big mistakesC, same old Gstory
She Cthought it was Gbest to just ruDn away
Hot head, Cfast Gcar, Joe CCool, slow   Gsouthern drawl
And out hCere nobody's   Gbuyin' that anyDway 
These two  Clost souGls  on Ctwo  bar stGools 
Share  Ctroubles,  Gpain and pack of  cDigarettes
She toCok  his  hGand and Coff  they weGnt 
Cuz she knew  Cwhat he  Gmeant when he said D  
[Chorus]
Baby we  Cboth    Ggot walls to bDreak throughG  
But you Cain't got wheels  and GI sure ain't got  Dwings
But baby I Cknow    Gthat I can  Emsave you D  
N.C.
If you can rescue me
[Post-Chorus]
C   G    D   G
C   G    D
C   G    Em  D
[Verse 2]
Well his aCrms  and her tGouch, their tCrust in each otGher
They bCoth got somethin'   Gthey can't live withDout 
Some dCays they fiGght but those nCights they love hGarder
And  Charder    Gand still there ain't no  Ddoubt
The hurt  Cgets  Ghealed and teCars all drGy 
He'll hCold  her cGlose and  whDisper one more time
[Chorus]
Baby we  Cboth    Ggot walls to bDreak throughG  
But you Cain't got wheels  and GI sure ain't got  Dwings
But baby I Cknow    Gthat I can  Emsave you D  
If you can rescue me
[Solo]
Em   D   A
Em   D   A
[Chorus]
Baby we  Cboth    Ggot walls to bDreak throughG  
But you Cain't got wheels  and GI sure ain't got  Dwings
But baby I Cknow    Gthat I can  Emsave you D  
If you can rescue CmeG  Em  D  
[Post-Chorus] 
Baby I  Cknow  Gthat I can  Emsave youD  
If you can rescue me C  G  Em  D  
You can rescue me C  G  
C

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Rescue Me

by Frankie Ballard

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo 3

[Intro]

C G Em D C G D

| | | | |

[Verse 1]

C G C G

Small town, young love, big mistakes, same old story

C G D

She thought it was best to just run away

C G C G

Hot head, fast car, Joe Cool, slow southern drawl

C G D

And out here nobody's buyin' that anyway

C G C G

These two lost souls on two bar stools

C G D

Share troubles, pain and pack of cigarettes

C G C G

She took his hand and off they went

C G D

Cuz she knew what he meant when he said

[Chorus]

C G D G

Baby we both got walls to break through

C G D

But you ain't got wheels and I sure ain't got wings

C G Em D

But baby I know that I can save you

N.C.

If you can rescue me

[Post-Chorus]

C G D G

C G D

C G Em D

[Verse 2]

C G C G

Well his arms and her touch, their trust in each other

C G D

They both got somethin' they can't live without

C G C G

Some days they fight but those nights they love harder

C G D

And harder and still there ain't no doubt

C G C G

The hurt gets healed and tears all dry

C G D

He'll hold her close and whisper one more time

[Chorus]

C G D G

Baby we both got walls to break through

C G D

But you ain't got wheels and I sure ain't got wings

C G Em D

But baby I know that I can save you

If you can rescue me

[Solo]

Em D A

[Chorus]

C G D G

Baby we both got walls to break through

C G D

But you ain't got wheels and I sure ain't got wings

C G Em D

But baby I know that I can save you

C G Em D

If you can rescue me

[Post-Chorus]

C G Em D

Baby I know that I can save you

C G Em D

If you can rescue me

C G

You can rescue me

About Rescue Me Chords by Frankie Ballard

Learn how to play Rescue Me by Frankie Ballard with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Rescue Me chords”, “Rescue Me guitar chords”, or “Frankie Ballard Rescue Me 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 Rescue Me chords and for experienced players who want accurate Rescue Me lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, Em, D, A.

FAQ — Rescue Me by Frankie Ballard

How do I play "Rescue Me" by Frankie Ballard on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Rescue Me" by Frankie Ballard on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Rescue Me" by Frankie Ballard free?

Yes. The chords for "Rescue Me" by Frankie Ballard are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Rescue Me" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Rescue Me" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Rescue Me"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Rescue Me" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Rescue Me" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Rescue Me" by Frankie Ballard with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Frankie Ballard below.

What key is "Rescue Me" in?

The chords for "Rescue Me" show the original chord names (including C, G, Em, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.