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Chasin That Neon Rainbow

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[Intro]
G
[Verse]
GDaddy won a radio, he Ctuned it to a country show
I was Drockin' in the cradle to the cCryin' of a steel gDuitar
GMama used to sing to me, she Ctaught me that sweet harmony
Now she Dworries cause she never thought I'd eCver really take it this fGar
DSingin' in the bars and
[Chorus]
GChasin' that neon rainbow, Clivin' that honky tonk Gdream
'Cause Gall I've D/F#ever Emwanted was to Apick this guitar and Dsing
CJust tryin' to be someGbody, just wCanna be heard and sAeen
I'm Cchasin' that Dneon GrainCbow, ALiving that Dhonky tonk Gdream
[Solo]
C   D   G  C  A  D   G
[Verse]
An aGtlas and a coffee cup, five Cpickers in an old Dodge truck
DHeadin' down to Houston for a sChow on Saturday nDight
This Goverhead is killin' me, Chalf the time I sing for free
But when the Dcrowd's into it, lord it Cmakes this thing I'm doing seem Gright
DStandin' in the spotlight
[Chorus]
GChasin' that neon rainbow, I'm Clivin' that honky tonk Gdream
'Cause Gall I've D/F#ever wEmanted, was to Apick this guitar and Dsing
CJust tryin' to be sGomebody just wCanna be heard and sAeen
CChasin' that Dneon GrainCbow, ALivin' that Dhonky tonk GdreamE  
[Verse]
ADaddy's got a radio, Dhe won it thirty years ago
He said "ESon I just know we're gonna Dhear you singin' on it Esomeday"
I Amade it up to Music Row, DLordy don't the wheels turn slow
Still I Ewouldn't trade a minute, and I Dwouldn't have it any other Away
Just Eshow me to the stage
[Chorus]
AChasin' that neon rainbow, I'm Dlivin' that honky tonk Adream
'Cause Aall I've A/G#ever F#mwanted, was to Bpick this guitar and Esing
DJust tryin' to be sAomebody, just wDanna be heard and sBeen
DChasin' that Eneon ArainDbow, BLivin' that Ehonky tonk Adream
DChasin' that Eneon ArainDbow, BLivin' that Ehonky tonk Adream

The story behind the song

Alan Jackson is a prolific American country singer-songwriter known for his "neotraditional country" style. He has released twenty-one studio albums and three greatest-hits albums, selling over 75 million records worldwide. This song appears on his release titled "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow."

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Chasin That Neon Rainbow

by Alan Jackson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

[Verse]

G C

Daddy won a radio, he tuned it to a country show

D C D

I was rockin' in the cradle to the cryin' of a steel guitar

G C

Mama used to sing to me, she taught me that sweet harmony

D C G

Now she worries cause she never thought I'd ever really take it this far

Singin' in the bars and

[Chorus]

G C G

Chasin' that neon rainbow, livin' that honky tonk dream

G D/F# Em A D

'Cause all I've ever wanted was to pick this guitar and sing

C G C A

Just tryin' to be somebody, just wanna be heard and seen

C D G C A D G

I'm chasin' that neon rainbow, Living that honky tonk dream

[Solo]

C D G C A D G

[Verse]

G C

An atlas and a coffee cup, five pickers in an old Dodge truck

D C D

Headin' down to Houston for a show on Saturday night

G C

This overhead is killin' me, half the time I sing for free

D C G

But when the crowd's into it, lord it makes this thing I'm doing seem right

Standin' in the spotlight

[Chorus]

G C G

Chasin' that neon rainbow, I'm livin' that honky tonk dream

G D/F# Em A D

'Cause all I've ever wanted, was to pick this guitar and sing

C G C A

Just tryin' to be somebody just wanna be heard and seen

C D G C A D G E

Chasin' that neon rainbow, Livin' that honky tonk dream

[Verse]

A D

Daddy's got a radio, he won it thirty years ago

E D E

He said "Son I just know we're gonna hear you singin' on it someday"

A D

I made it up to Music Row, Lordy don't the wheels turn slow

E D A

Still I wouldn't trade a minute, and I wouldn't have it any other way

Just show me to the stage

[Chorus]

A D A

Chasin' that neon rainbow, I'm livin' that honky tonk dream

A A/G# F#m B E

'Cause all I've ever wanted, was to pick this guitar and sing

D A D B

Just tryin' to be somebody, just wanna be heard and seen

D E A D B E A

Chasin' that neon rainbow, Livin' that honky tonk dream

D E A D B E A

Chasin' that neon rainbow, Livin' that honky tonk dream

About Chasin That Neon Rainbow Chords by Alan Jackson

Learn how to play Chasin That Neon Rainbow by Alan Jackson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Chasin That Neon Rainbow chords”, “Chasin That Neon Rainbow guitar chords”, or “Alan Jackson Chasin That Neon Rainbow 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 Chasin That Neon Rainbow chords and for experienced players who want accurate Chasin That Neon Rainbow lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D, D/F#, Em, A.

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