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New Speedway Boogie

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EPlease don't dominate the rap Jack, if you got nothin' new to say.
And Eif you please, don't back up the tracks, this train's got to run today.
I Espent a little time on the E7mountain, spent a little time on the hill.
ELike some say, better run away; oGthers say you Dbetter stand Astill.
Now EI don't know but I been told it's Ghard to Drun with the Aweight of gold.
On the Eother hand, I've heard it said, it's Gjust as Dhard with the Aweight of lead.
EWho can deny, who can deny, it's not just a change of style.
EOne step done and another begun, and I wonder how many miles.
I Espent a little time on the E7mountain, spent a little time on the hill,
EThings went down we don't understand, but I Gthink in Dtime we Awill.
Now, EI don't know, but I was told in the Gheat of the Dsun a man Adied of cold.
EKeep on comin' or stand and wait with the Gsun so Ddark and the Ahour so late.
EYou can't overlook the lack, Jack, of any other highway to ride,
It's Egot no signs or dividing lines, and very few rules to guide.
I Espent a little time on the E7mountain, spent a little time on the hill,
EI saw things getting out of hand, I Gguess they Dalways Awill.
Now EI don't know but I've been told if the Ghorse don't Dpull you got to Acarry the load.
EI don't know whose back's that strong; Gmaybe find Dout beAfore too long.
EOne way or another, one way or another, one way or another, this dGarkness
has Dgot to Egive.
EOne way or another, one way or another, one way or another, this dGarkness
has Dgot to Egive.
EOne way or another, one way or another, one way or another, this dGarkness
has Dgot to Egive.
(fade out)

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The story behind the song

This song delves into the aftermath of the disastrous Altamont Free Concert, an event where the Grateful Dead were scheduled to play. It was written as a response to a rock critic's commentary on the Altamont affair, offering a perspective on the chaos and its implications. The lyrics are described as impressionistic, hinting at the idea that the Stones "bit off more than they could chew" from the counterculture movement. Musically, it's a relaxed rock/blues piece, providing a fitting vehicle for the band's exploration of these weighty themes. Playing this song means stepping into a moment of reflection on a pivotal, troubled event in rock history.

AI-written from these sources:New Speedway Boogie — Wikipedia ↗Grateful Dead — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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New Speedway Boogie

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Please don't dominate the rap Jack, if you got nothin' new to say.

And if you please, don't back up the tracks, this train's got to run today.

E E7

I spent a little time on the mountain, spent a little time on the hill.

E G D A

Like some say, better run away; others say you better stand still.

E G D A

Now I don't know but I been told it's hard to run with the weight of gold.

E G D A

On the other hand, I've heard it said, it's just as hard with the weight of lead.

Who can deny, who can deny, it's not just a change of style.

One step done and another begun, and I wonder how many miles.

E E7

I spent a little time on the mountain, spent a little time on the hill,

E G D A

Things went down we don't understand, but I think in time we will.

E G D A

Now, I don't know, but I was told in the heat of the sun a man died of cold.

E G D A

Keep on comin' or stand and wait with the sun so dark and the hour so late.

You can't overlook the lack, Jack, of any other highway to ride,

It's got no signs or dividing lines, and very few rules to guide.

E E7

I spent a little time on the mountain, spent a little time on the hill,

E G D A

I saw things getting out of hand, I guess they always will.

E G D A

Now I don't know but I've been told if the horse don't pull you got to carry the load.

E G D A

I don't know whose back's that strong; maybe find out before too long.

E G

One way or another, one way or another, one way or another, this darkness

D E

has got to give.

E G

One way or another, one way or another, one way or another, this darkness

D E

has got to give.

E G

One way or another, one way or another, one way or another, this darkness

D E

has got to give.

(fade out)

About New Speedway Boogie Chords by Grateful Dead

Learn how to play New Speedway Boogie by Grateful Dead with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “New Speedway Boogie chords”, “New Speedway Boogie guitar chords”, or “Grateful Dead New Speedway Boogie 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 New Speedway Boogie chords and for experienced players who want accurate New Speedway Boogie lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, E7, G, D, A.

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