Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

What I Learned Out On The Road

Chords

3.83 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Verse 1]
EHeading for the south lands
ELooking for some fun
EDown below that dixie mason
EI know your the one
EMy tongue is chasing my eyes are wide
EI can see paradise
EI been down here once or twice
EBut I never seen it lAook so nice
EAhhhhhhhhh yeahC#hhh
EAhhhhhhhhh yeah yAeah
EI like it with the grass cut low
EBig mountain tops valley bAelow
EI love it when you scream out my nameA  
EKid Rock, what you say?
EKid Rock, what you say?
EKid Rock, what you say?
EKid Rock Yeahh
[Chorus 1]
EHe's a bad maama jamma from Detroit city
ERock from southern Alabama back to Macanow city
EI'm raw and greedy, show me gimme, I'll nick it
EGimme a slimmy and a jimmy I'll stick it
EPick me up lady or beam me up scottie
ELate night shaddy let me slip it in your body
EI'ma scrambling rambling straight traveling man
ESpreading Moejo Sam, please understand
[Chorus 2].
EFrom Detroit to New Orleans
EI love the life but I neveAr sold my soul
EAll them late nights, and early mornings
ELet me show you what I leC#arned out on the rAoad
ELet me show you what I leC#arned out on the rAoad
[Verse 2]
EYou know I've tried a thousand times and I've triC#ed to explain
EAnd I've cried a thousand times over thAings that I can't change
EI've learned a lot you know, I gC#row each passing day
EAnd I blame nobody but myself for misAtakes that I have made
[Chorus 1]
EHe's a bad maama jamma from Detroit city
ERock from southern Alabama back to Macanow city
EI'm raw and greedy, show me gimme, I'll nick it
EGimme a slimmy and a jimmy I'll stick it
EPick me up lady or beam me up scottie
ELate night shaddy let me slip it in your body
EI'ma scrambling rambling straight traveling man
ESpreading Moejo Sam, please understand
[Chorus 2].
EFrom Detroit to New Orleans
EI love the life but I neveAr sold my soul
EAll them late nights, and early mornings
ELet me show you what I leC#arned out on the rAoad
ELet me show you what I leC#arned out on the rAoad
[Verse 3]
ELord knows when your not here, I get so damn bored of me
EAnd I've spent some lonely nights that diAd not have to be
EAnd if you could only see, I sAwear I'd show you true
EAnd although I carrEy a load out on the road
I want to come back home to you
[Chorus 2].
EFrom Detroit to New Orleans
EI love the life but I neAver sold my soul
EAll them late nights, and early mornings
ELet me show you what I leC#arned out on the rAoad
ELet me show you what I leC#arned out on the rAoad
[Verse 4]
EFrom Detroit to Carolina
EI love the life but I neAver sold my soul
EFrom London town down to China
ELet me show you what I lC#earned out on the rAoad
ELet me show you what I lC#earned out on the rAoad

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 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

What I Learned Out On The Road

by Kid Rock

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse 1]

Heading for the south lands

Looking for some fun

Down below that dixie mason

I know your the one

My tongue is chasing my eyes are wide

I can see paradise

I been down here once or twice

E A

But I never seen it look so nice

E C#

Ahhhhhhhhh yeahhhh

E A

Ahhhhhhhhh yeah yeah

I like it with the grass cut low

E A

Big mountain tops valley below

E A

I love it when you scream out my name

Kid Rock, what you say?

Kid Rock Yeahh

[Chorus 1]

He's a bad maama jamma from Detroit city

Rock from southern Alabama back to Macanow city

I'm raw and greedy, show me gimme, I'll nick it

Gimme a slimmy and a jimmy I'll stick it

Pick me up lady or beam me up scottie

Late night shaddy let me slip it in your body

I'ma scrambling rambling straight traveling man

Spreading Moejo Sam, please understand

[Chorus 2].

From Detroit to New Orleans

E A

I love the life but I never sold my soul

All them late nights, and early mornings

E C# A

Let me show you what I learned out on the road

E C# A

Let me show you what I learned out on the road

[Verse 2]

E C#

You know I've tried a thousand times and I've tried to explain

E A

And I've cried a thousand times over things that I can't change

E C#

I've learned a lot you know, I grow each passing day

E A

And I blame nobody but myself for mistakes that I have made

[Chorus 1]

He's a bad maama jamma from Detroit city

Rock from southern Alabama back to Macanow city

I'm raw and greedy, show me gimme, I'll nick it

Gimme a slimmy and a jimmy I'll stick it

Pick me up lady or beam me up scottie

Late night shaddy let me slip it in your body

I'ma scrambling rambling straight traveling man

Spreading Moejo Sam, please understand

[Chorus 2].

From Detroit to New Orleans

E A

I love the life but I never sold my soul

All them late nights, and early mornings

E C# A

Let me show you what I learned out on the road

E C# A

Let me show you what I learned out on the road

[Verse 3]

Lord knows when your not here, I get so damn bored of me

E A

And I've spent some lonely nights that did not have to be

E A

And if you could only see, I swear I'd show you true

E E

And although I carry a load out on the road

I want to come back home to you

[Chorus 2].

From Detroit to New Orleans

E A

I love the life but I never sold my soul

All them late nights, and early mornings

E C# A

Let me show you what I learned out on the road

E C# A

Let me show you what I learned out on the road

[Verse 4]

From Detroit to Carolina

E A

I love the life but I never sold my soul

From London town down to China

E C# A

Let me show you what I learned out on the road

E C# A

Let me show you what I learned out on the road

About What I Learned Out On The Road Chords by Kid Rock

Learn how to play What I Learned Out On The Road by Kid Rock with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “What I Learned Out On The Road chords”, “What I Learned Out On The Road guitar chords”, or “Kid Rock What I Learned Out On The Road 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 What I Learned Out On The Road chords and for experienced players who want accurate What I Learned Out On The Road lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, C#.

FAQ — What I Learned Out On The Road by Kid Rock

How do I play "What I Learned Out On The Road" by Kid Rock on guitar?

Open the free chords for "What I Learned Out On The Road" by Kid Rock 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 "What I Learned Out On The Road" by Kid Rock free?

Yes. The chords for "What I Learned Out On The Road" by Kid Rock are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "What I Learned Out On The Road" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "What I Learned Out On The Road" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "What I Learned Out On The Road"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "What I Learned Out On The Road" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "What I Learned Out On The Road" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "What I Learned Out On The Road" by Kid Rock with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Kid Rock below.

What key is "What I Learned Out On The Road" in?

The chords for "What I Learned Out On The Road" show the original chord names (including E, A, C#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.