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KING OF THE ROAD (Roger Miller)
 Trailers for sale or rent
  F     F#        GTCrailers for saFle or rent
RGooms to let, fCifty cents
NCo cars no pooFl no pets
I Gain't got no cigarettes
It takes foCur hours of pushFin' broom
To buy a F#foGur-by-twelve twCo-bit room
I'm a maCn of meaFns, by no meansF#  G  
King of the road
{ somewhere in the course of the whole song they go up  a key and
  play           D       G       A   D...... }

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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#

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# For the latest collection of R.E.M. chords & tab, go to

KING OF THE ROAD (Roger Miller)

Trailers for sale or rent

F F# G C F

Trailers for sale or rent

G C

Rooms to let, fifty cents

C F

No cars no pool no pets

I ain't got no cigarettes

C F

It takes four hours of pushin' broom

F# G C

To buy a four-by-twelve two-bit room

C F F# G

I'm a man of means, by no means

King of the road

{ somewhere in the course of the whole song they go up a key and

D G A D

play ...... }

About King Of The Road Chords by R.E.M.

Learn how to play King Of The Road by R.E.M. with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “King Of The Road chords”, “King Of The Road guitar chords”, or “R.E.M. King Of 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 King Of The Road chords and for experienced players who want accurate King Of The Road lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, F, F#, G, C, D.

FAQ — King Of The Road by R.E.M.

How do I play "King Of The Road" by R.E.M. on guitar?

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Can I transpose "King Of The Road" to a different key?

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Can I see chord diagrams for "King Of The Road"?

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Is "King Of The Road" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "King Of The Road" by R.E.M. with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by R.E.M. below.

What key is "King Of The Road" in?

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