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DOWN THE ROAD APIECE
As recorded by The Rolling Stones
(From the 1965 Album ROLLING STONES NO. 2)
[Intro]
A   A   D   A  E  D  A  E
[1st Verse]
ENow, if you wAanna hear some boogie like I'm gonna play
AIt's just an old piano and a knockout bass
The Ddrummer's man's a cat, they call Charlie McCoy
AYou know, remember that rubber legged boy?
EMama, cookin' chicken fried in bacon grease
ACome on along boys, it's just down the road apiece
[Guitar Solo]
A   D   A   E  D  A
[2nd Verse]
AWell there's a place you really get your kicks
AIt's open every night about twelve to six
Now if you Dwanna hear some boogie you can get your fill
And sAhove and Dsting like an Aold steam drill
ECome on along you can lose your Alead
ADown the road, down the road, down the road apiece
[Guitar Solo]
A   D   A   E  D  A
[3rd Verse]
AWell there's a place you really get your kicks
AIt's open every night about twelve to six
Now if you Dwanna hear some boogie you can get your fill
And Ashove and sting like an old steam drill
ECome on along, you can lose your Alead
ADown the road, down the road, down the road apiece
[Outro]
A   D   A   D   A   D   A   E
A   D   A   E   A   D   A   D

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The story behind the song

This song appears in the catalog of The Rolling Stones, an iconic English rock band formed in 1962. Known for their gritty, rhythmically driven sound rooted in blues and early rock and roll, they were at the forefront of the British Invasion. While the band found great success with their own compositions, they started out playing cover versions. "Down The Road A Piece" feels like a spirited journey, a classic rock and roll ride.

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Down The Road A Piece

by The Rolling Stones

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DOWN THE ROAD APIECE

As recorded by The Rolling Stones

(From the 1965 Album ROLLING STONES NO. 2)

[Intro]

A A D A E D A E

[1st Verse]

E A

Now, if you wanna hear some boogie like I'm gonna play

It's just an old piano and a knockout bass

The drummer's man's a cat, they call Charlie McCoy

You know, remember that rubber legged boy?

Mama, cookin' chicken fried in bacon grease

Come on along boys, it's just down the road apiece

[Guitar Solo]

A D A E D A

[2nd Verse]

Well there's a place you really get your kicks

It's open every night about twelve to six

Now if you wanna hear some boogie you can get your fill

A D A

And shove and sting like an old steam drill

E A

Come on along you can lose your lead

Down the road, down the road, down the road apiece

[Guitar Solo]

A D A E D A

[3rd Verse]

Well there's a place you really get your kicks

It's open every night about twelve to six

Now if you wanna hear some boogie you can get your fill

And shove and sting like an old steam drill

E A

Come on along, you can lose your lead

Down the road, down the road, down the road apiece

[Outro]

A D A D A D A E

A D A E A D A D

About Down The Road A Piece Chords by The Rolling Stones

Learn how to play Down The Road A Piece by The Rolling Stones with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Down The Road A Piece chords”, “Down The Road A Piece guitar chords”, or “The Rolling Stones Down The Road A Piece 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 Down The Road A Piece chords and for experienced players who want accurate Down The Road A Piece lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, E.

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