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Makin’ Thunderbirds
Bob Seger 
GThe big line moved one mile an hour, so loud it really hurt 
CThe big line moved so loud it really hGurt 
DBack in '55  we were mCakin' thunderbGirds
GWe filled conveyors, we met production ,Foremen didn't waste words
CWe met production ,Foremen didn't waste woGrds 
DWe were young and proud we were makiCn' thunderbirdGs
GWell ..we were makin' thunderbirds we were makin' thunderbirds       
TheCy were long and low and sleek and fast theGy were all you ever heard
DBack in '55 we were maCkin' thunderGbirds 
(same chords and timing)
Now the years have flown and the plants have changed you're lucky if you work 
The big line moves but you're lucky if you work 
Back in '55 we were makin' thunderbirds 
Well…we were makin' thunderbirds ,we were makin' thunderbirds 
They were long and low and sleek and fast they were classic in a word 
Back in '55 we were makin' thunderbirds 
We were young and proud  makin' thunderbirds 
We were young and sure and we were makin' thunderbirds

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Makin Thunderbirds

by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

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Makin’ Thunderbirds

Bob Seger

The big line moved one mile an hour, so loud it really hurt

C G

The big line moved so loud it really hurt

D C G

Back in '55 we were makin' thunderbirds

We filled conveyors, we met production ,Foremen didn't waste words

C G

We met production ,Foremen didn't waste words

D C G

We were young and proud we were makin' thunderbirds

Well ..we were makin' thunderbirds we were makin' thunderbirds

C G

They were long and low and sleek and fast they were all you ever heard

D C G

Back in '55 we were makin' thunderbirds

(same chords and timing)

Now the years have flown and the plants have changed you're lucky if you work

The big line moves but you're lucky if you work

Back in '55 we were makin' thunderbirds

Well…we were makin' thunderbirds ,we were makin' thunderbirds

They were long and low and sleek and fast they were classic in a word

Back in '55 we were makin' thunderbirds

We were young and proud makin' thunderbirds

We were young and sure and we were makin' thunderbirds

About Makin Thunderbirds Chords by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

Learn how to play Makin Thunderbirds by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Makin Thunderbirds chords”, “Makin Thunderbirds guitar chords”, or “Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band Makin Thunderbirds 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 Makin Thunderbirds chords and for experienced players who want accurate Makin Thunderbirds lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D.

FAQ — Makin Thunderbirds by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

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What key is "Makin Thunderbirds" in?

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