Now playing

Motorcycle

Chords

4.620 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/6

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 6Position: 3

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

All the chords in this song can be played as 5's (power chords). 
  G– G5  
  D– D5  
 Am– Am  
  C– C5  
 Bm– B5  
  G– G5  
Recommended chords
e|---G5----D5----A5----C---B---E5---
B|------------------------
G|---------------5--4-----
D|---5---7---7---5--4---2-
A|---5---7---7---3--2---2-
E|---3---5---5----------0-
[Intro]
C D -- (Voice Choir chords)
 G   D   Am   C   Bmx4 
[Verse]
GI’m riding a motorDcycle and Ambeing in a CgangBm  
  Gbeing in lDove and women's Amrights and male ChedBmonism
Gworshiping the Ddevil, good Amvibes all aroundC  Bm  
and acting Gcool,    C   Bm  
and acting Amcool, C  Bm  
and acting Gcool, C  Bm  
and acting AmcoolC  Bm  
and acting Gcool 
and acting cool
[Chorus]
CSometimes you gotta Dclose your eyes 
to tGruly want to see the lCight
and Cmost of us are Dolder now, 
we Gshould know wrong from Cright
Cyou and me, me and Dyou 
Gloving each Dother the way that we Cdo
 G   D   Am   C   Bmx3
[Verse]
GExchange my lDife, I was gAmasping for CairBm  
GI was leaning Dforward, almost Amfell out of my CchairBm  
now yGou're looking suspDicious askAming “Is that Ctrue?”Bm  
Come on peoGple, C  Bm  
would I lAmie to you?C  Bm  
Come on peoGple, C  Bm  
would I lAmie to you?
Would I Glie to you?
[Chorus]
(Its just that)
CSometimes you gotta Dclose your eyes 
to tGruly want to see the lCight
and Cmost of us are Dolder now, 
we Gshould know wrong from Cright
Cyou and me, me and Dyou 
Gloving each Dother the way that we Cdo
[Bridge]
Em Bm C G
   EmMore like a couple of Bmnights ago
said noCbody knows so I am Gsafe, but not for long
  Emgo back a couple of Bmnights ago
from the usuCal so I feel Gsafe to sing along
  EmMore like a couple of Bmnights ago
couple Cnights agoG  
[Chorus] 
Sometimes you gotta close your eyes 
to truly want to see the light
and most of us are older now, 
we should know wrong from right
Cyou and me, me and Dyou 
Gloving each Dother the way that we Cdo
[Chorus]
CSometimes you gotta Dclose your eyes 
to tGruly want to see the lCight
and Cmost of us are Dolder now, 
we Gshould know wrong from Cright
Cyou and me, me and Dyou 
Gloving each Dother the way that we Cdo

All chords in this song (13)

🎸 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

Motorcycle

by The Front Bottoms

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

All the chords in this song can be played as 5's (power chords).

G G5

–

D D5

–

Am Am

–

C C5

–

Bm B5

–

G G5

–

Recommended chords

G5 D5 A5 C B E5

e|------------------------

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

G|---------------5--4-----

D|---5---7---7---5--4---2-

A|---5---7---7---3--2---2-

E|---3---5---5----------0-

[Intro]

C D -- (Voice Choir chords)

G D Am C Bm

[Verse]

G D Am C Bm

I’m riding a motorcycle and being in a gang

G D Am C Bm

being in love and women's rights and male hedonism

G D Am C Bm

worshiping the devil, good vibes all around

G C Bm

and acting cool,

Am C Bm

and acting cool,

G C Bm

and acting cool,

Am C Bm

and acting cool

[Chorus]

C D

Sometimes you gotta close your eyes

G C

to truly want to see the light

C D

and most of us are older now,

G C

we should know wrong from right

C D

you and me, me and you

G D C

loving each other the way that we do

G D Am C Bm

[Verse]

G D Am C Bm

Exchange my life, I was gasping for air

G D Am C Bm

I was leaning forward, almost fell out of my chair

G D Am C Bm

now you're looking suspicious asking “Is that true?”

G C Bm

Come on people,

Am C Bm

would I lie to you?

G C Bm

Come on people,

would I lie to you?

Would I lie to you?

[Chorus]

(Its just that)

C D

Sometimes you gotta close your eyes

G C

to truly want to see the light

C D

and most of us are older now,

G C

we should know wrong from right

C D

you and me, me and you

G D C

loving each other the way that we do

[Bridge]

Em Bm C G

Em Bm

More like a couple of nights ago

C G

said nobody knows so I am safe, but not for long

Em Bm

go back a couple of nights ago

C G

from the usual so I feel safe to sing along

Em Bm

More like a couple of nights ago

C G

couple nights ago

[Chorus]

Sometimes you gotta close your eyes

to truly want to see the light

and most of us are older now,

we should know wrong from right

C D

you and me, me and you

G D C

loving each other the way that we do

[Chorus]

C D

Sometimes you gotta close your eyes

G C

to truly want to see the light

C D

and most of us are older now,

G C

we should know wrong from right

C D

you and me, me and you

G D C

loving each other the way that we do

About Motorcycle Chords by The Front Bottoms

Learn how to play Motorcycle by The Front Bottoms with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Motorcycle chords”, “Motorcycle guitar chords”, or “The Front Bottoms Motorcycle 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 Motorcycle chords and for experienced players who want accurate Motorcycle lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, G5, D, D5, Am, C.

FAQ — Motorcycle by The Front Bottoms

How do I play "Motorcycle" by The Front Bottoms on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Motorcycle" by The Front Bottoms 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 "Motorcycle" by The Front Bottoms free?

Yes. The chords for "Motorcycle" by The Front Bottoms are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Motorcycle" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Motorcycle"?

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

Is "Motorcycle" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Motorcycle" by The Front Bottoms with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Front Bottoms below.

What key is "Motorcycle" in?

The chords for "Motorcycle" show the original chord names (including G, G5, D, D5, Am, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.