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Gasoline Alley

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NOTE: This tab is in STANDARD TUNING. The song is actually played 
      in OPEN E. This tab is arranged for the acoustic guitar part. 
      You will hear when to use each part. Most chords in the verses
      the individual notes or riff. However, the Bm and A chord in
[Intro] 
GUITAR 1: (ACOUSTIC GUITAR) - RIFF 1
E -Bm2---A----E-------------------------------
B -3---2----------------------------------
G -4---2----------------------------------
D -4---2---4/6-4-2----------2-2/6-4-2-----
A -2---------------4-2--2h4---------------
E -2--------------------------------------
GUITAR 2: (ELECTRIC - SLIDE GUITAR) - RIFF 2
E ----------------------------------------------------
B -10-10-10--10-9-7---9h10-9-7---7/9-7-------7/9-7----
G ------------------9----------9-------9---6-------9--
D ---------------------------------------9------------
A ----------------------------------------------------
E ----------------------------------------------------
        FOR THE VERSES AND CHORUS PLAY AS FOLLOWS
[Verse] - RIFF 3
E -E----------------A----E---|---------------------|
B ------------------------|---------------------|
G -----------4------------|-----------4---------|
D -----2h4/6---6-4-2------|-----2h4/6---6-4-6---|
A -2h4---------------4-2--|-2h4-----------------|
E ------------------------|---------------------|
[Chorus] - RIFF 4
E -Bm-2---A----E-------------------------
B --3---2----------------------------
G --4---2----------------------------
D --4---2---4/6-4-2---------2--------
A --2---------------4-2-2-4---4-2----
E --2--------------------------------
[Verse]
RIFF 3
I Ethink I know now what's mAaking me sEad
IEt's a yearnin' for my own back yard
RIFF 3
I Erealize maybe I was wArong to lEeave
BEetter swallow up my silly country pride
[Chorus]
GBmoing home, rAunning home
           ERIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
GBmoing home, and I'm rAunning home
           ERIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I was born
[Verse]
RIFF 3
WEhen the weather's better and the raAils unfrEeeze
AEnd the wind don't whistle 'round my knees
RIFF 3
IE'll put on my weddin' suit and Acatch the evening Etrain
IE'll be home before the milk's upon the door
[Chorus]
GBmoing home, rAunning home
          ERIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
GBmoing home, and I'm rAunning home
          ERIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I was born
[Verse]  RIFF 3   RIFF 3
[Verse]  RIFF 3   RIFF 3
[Chorus]    Bm    A   E-RIFF 4       Bm    A   E-RIFF 4
[Chorus]    Bm    A   E-RIFF 4       Bm    A   E-RIFF 4
[Verse]
RIFF 3
But if Eanything should happen and my pAlans go Ewrong
SEhould I stray to the house on the hill
RIFF 3
LEet it be known that my inAtentions were Egood
IE'd be singing in my alley if I could
[Verse]
RIFF 3
AEnd if I'm called away and it's Amy turn Eto go
SEhould the blood run cold in my veins
RIFF 3
JuEst one favor I'll be aAsking of Eyou
DEon't bury me here, it's too cold
[Chorus]
TBmake me back, cAarry me back
          ERIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
TBmake me back, won't you cAarry me home
          ERIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
[Chorus/Outro]
TBmake me back, cAarry me back
           ERIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
TBmake me back, cAarry me back
           ERIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
TBmake me back, cAarry me back
          ERIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
[Chorus]  Bm  A  (E)- RIFF 4 
[Outro] PLAY 3x's
 E   E   F#m      E   EF#m# Em7/11  F#m  E  
                                 E ----------
                                 B ----------
                                 G ----------
                                 D -------2--
                                 A -2-2h4----
                                 E ----------
FINAL OUT IS TO PLAY A REGULAR  D CHORD  AND BEND 

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Gasoline Alley" is the title track from Rod Stewart's second solo album, released in 1970. The album itself blends cover songs with Stewart's own compositions, and this particular track features significant musical contributions from the other members of his band, Faces. Critics noted Stewart's rare sensitivity for the delicate moments in a person's existence, suggesting a depth of feeling within his work. Playing this song can evoke a sense of nostalgic reflection on life's intricate details.

AI-written from these sources:Gasoline Alley (album) — Wikipedia ↗Rod Stewart — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Gasoline Alley

by Rod Stewart

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

E-

F#m

NOTE: This tab is in STANDARD TUNING. The song is actually played

in OPEN E. This tab is arranged for the acoustic guitar part.

You will hear when to use each part. Most chords in the verses

the individual notes or riff. However, the Bm and A chord in

[Intro]

GUITAR 1: (ACOUSTIC GUITAR) - RIFF 1

Bm A E

E -2--------------------------------------

B -3---2----------------------------------

G -4---2----------------------------------

D -4---2---4/6-4-2----------2-2/6-4-2-----

A -2---------------4-2--2h4---------------

E -2--------------------------------------

GUITAR 2: (ELECTRIC - SLIDE GUITAR) - RIFF 2

E ----------------------------------------------------

B -10-10-10--10-9-7---9h10-9-7---7/9-7-------7/9-7----

G ------------------9----------9-------9---6-------9--

D ---------------------------------------9------------

A ----------------------------------------------------

E ----------------------------------------------------

FOR THE VERSES AND CHORUS PLAY AS FOLLOWS

[Verse] - RIFF 3

E A E

E ------------------------|---------------------|

B ------------------------|---------------------|

G -----------4------------|-----------4---------|

D -----2h4/6---6-4-2------|-----2h4/6---6-4-6---|

A -2h4---------------4-2--|-2h4-----------------|

E ------------------------|---------------------|

[Chorus] - RIFF 4

Bm A E

E --2--------------------------------

B --3---2----------------------------

G --4---2----------------------------

D --4---2---4/6-4-2---------2--------

A --2---------------4-2-2-4---4-2----

E --2--------------------------------

[Verse]

RIFF 3

E A E

I think I know now what's making me sad

It's a yearnin' for my own back yard

RIFF 3

E A E

I realize maybe I was wrong to leave

Better swallow up my silly country pride

[Chorus]

Bm A

Going home, running home

RIFF 4

Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from

Bm A

Going home, and I'm running home

RIFF 4

Down to Gasoline Alley where I was born

[Verse]

RIFF 3

E A E

When the weather's better and the rails unfreeze

And the wind don't whistle 'round my knees

RIFF 3

E A E

I'll put on my weddin' suit and catch the evening train

I'll be home before the milk's upon the door

[Chorus]

Bm A

Going home, running home

RIFF 4

Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from

Bm A

Going home, and I'm running home

RIFF 4

Down to Gasoline Alley where I was born

[Verse] RIFF 3 RIFF 3

Bm A E- Bm A E-

[Chorus] RIFF 4 RIFF 4

Bm A E- Bm A E-

[Chorus] RIFF 4 RIFF 4

[Verse]

RIFF 3

E A E

But if anything should happen and my plans go wrong

Should I stray to the house on the hill

RIFF 3

E A E

Let it be known that my intentions were good

I'd be singing in my alley if I could

[Verse]

RIFF 3

E A E

And if I'm called away and it's my turn to go

Should the blood run cold in my veins

RIFF 3

E A E

Just one favor I'll be asking of you

Don't bury me here, it's too cold

[Chorus]

Bm A

Take me back, carry me back

RIFF 4

Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from

Bm A

Take me back, won't you carry me home

RIFF 4

Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from

[Chorus/Outro]

Bm A

Take me back, carry me back

RIFF 4

Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from

Bm A

Take me back, carry me back

RIFF 4

Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from

Bm A

Take me back, carry me back

RIFF 4

Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from

[Chorus] Bm A (E)- RIFF 4

[Outro] PLAY 3x's

E E F#m E E F#m E

F#m# Em7/11

E ----------

B ----------

G ----------

D -------2--

A -2-2h4----

E ----------

FINAL OUT IS TO PLAY A REGULAR D CHORD AND BEND

About Gasoline Alley Chords by Rod Stewart

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