Now playing

Dirt Road

Chords

4.723 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Dirt Road
Sawyer Brown
Sawyer Brown Greatest Hits 1990 - 1995 
[Intro] 
 G    C   Bm   D(2x)
Daddy woEmrked hCard for his dGollar
He said some folks dEmon't,   Cbut that's DO.K.
They won't kEmnow   Cwhich road to fGollow
Because an easy stEmreet mDight lead you asGtray
[Chorus]
GI'll take the dCirt road, it's all I kGnow
I've been a'waDlking it for years
It's gone where I need to Ggo
It ain't eCasy, it ain't supposed to Gbe
FSo I'll tEmake my Ctime and Flife won't Empass mCe by
                  F       Em    C                 D      G   C   Bm   D2x
'Cause it's right there to find, on the dirt road
GI have liEmved lCife in the fast lGane
You gotta watch your Emback    Cand look both Dways
When it's said and Emdone the Ctime we have is boGrrowed
You better make real sEmure you're hDeaded the right Gway

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 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

Dirt Road

by Sawyer Brown

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dirt Road

Sawyer Brown

Sawyer Brown Greatest Hits 1990 - 1995

[Intro]

G C Bm D

(2x)

Em C G

Daddy worked hard for his dollar

Em C D

He said some folks don't, but that's O.K.

Em C G

They won't know which road to follow

Em D G

Because an easy street might lead you astray

[Chorus]

G C G

I'll take the dirt road, it's all I know

I've been a'walking it for years

It's gone where I need to go

C G

It ain't easy, it ain't supposed to be

F Em C F Em C

So I'll take my time and life won't pass me by

F Em C D G C Bm D

'Cause it's right there to find, on the dirt road

G Em C G

I have lived life in the fast lane

Em C D

You gotta watch your back and look both ways

Em C G

When it's said and done the time we have is borrowed

Em D G

You better make real sure you're headed the right way

About Dirt Road Chords by Sawyer Brown

Learn how to play Dirt Road by Sawyer Brown with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dirt Road chords”, “Dirt Road guitar chords”, or “Sawyer Brown Dirt 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 Dirt Road chords and for experienced players who want accurate Dirt Road lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, Bm, D, Em, F.

FAQ — Dirt Road by Sawyer Brown

How do I play "Dirt Road" by Sawyer Brown on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Dirt Road" by Sawyer Brown 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 "Dirt Road" by Sawyer Brown free?

Yes. The chords for "Dirt Road" by Sawyer Brown are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Dirt Road" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Dirt Road"?

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

Is "Dirt Road" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Dirt Road" by Sawyer Brown with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Sawyer Brown below.

What key is "Dirt Road" in?

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