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Road Song

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[Intro]
Am   D  E
Am   D  E  Am
[Chorus]
How long has it been Esince I've been through AmTexas?
Where the long Dwind Eblows sweet and fairAm  
How long has it been Esince I've been through AmTexas?
And I'm on my Dway, but EI'm not bound for AmthereG  C  
[Verse]
Way out aEmcrosFs a field of GcottonC  
A farmhouse Amlight Dmshines like a GstarC  
The road don't Emturn, Dm7it just keeps GgoingC  
The sun next Gtown, Dit seems so CfarAm  
[Chorus]
How long has it been Esince I've been through AmTexas?
Where the long Dwind Eblows sweet and fairAm  
How long has it been Esince I've been through AmTexas?
Yeah, I'm on my Dway, but EI'm not bound for AmthereG  C  
[Verse]
I've travelled EmroadFs in CaliGforniaC  
Walked through the Ambushes, Dmslept under the GtreesC  
Rode the dark Emmiles Dm7in trucks and GbussesC  
I never cared Gwhy Dor even want CmealsAm  
[Chorus]
How long has it been (how long has it beenE) since I've been through AmTexas?
Where the long Dwind (where the long wind) Eblows sweet and Amfair
How long has it been Esince I've been through AmTexas?
And I'm on my Dway, but EI'm not bound for AmtherDe.F..Am...

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Road Song

by The Kingston Trio

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Dm7

[Intro]

Am D E

Am D E Am

[Chorus]

E Am

How long has it been since I've been through Texas?

D E Am

Where the long wind blows sweet and fair

E Am

How long has it been since I've been through Texas?

D E Am G C

And I'm on my way, but I'm not bound for there

[Verse]

Em F G C

Way out across a field of cotton

Am Dm G C

A farmhouse light shines like a star

Em Dm7 G C

The road don't turn, it just keeps going

G D C Am

The sun next town, it seems so far

[Chorus]

E Am

How long has it been since I've been through Texas?

D E Am

Where the long wind blows sweet and fair

E Am

How long has it been since I've been through Texas?

D E Am G C

Yeah, I'm on my way, but I'm not bound for there

[Verse]

Em F G C

I've travelled roads in California

Am Dm G C

Walked through the bushes, slept under the trees

Em Dm7 G C

Rode the dark miles in trucks and busses

G D C Am

I never cared why or even want meals

[Chorus]

E Am

How long has it been (how long has it been) since I've been through Texas?

D E Am

Where the long wind (where the long wind) blows sweet and fair

E Am

How long has it been since I've been through Texas?

D E Am D F Am

And I'm on my way, but I'm not bound for there......

About Road Song Chords by The Kingston Trio

Learn how to play Road Song by The Kingston Trio with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Road Song chords”, “Road Song guitar chords”, or “The Kingston Trio Road Song 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 Road Song chords and for experienced players who want accurate Road Song lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, D, E, G, C, Em.

FAQ — Road Song by The Kingston Trio

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Is "Road Song" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Road Song" by The Kingston Trio with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Kingston Trio below.

What key is "Road Song" in?

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