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Detroit

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[Intro]
D Am C G
D Am C G
[Verse 1]
DReadin' and writin' on AmRoute 23
It's Chard to believe we've Gmade it this far
So Dcome on boys and Amgrab your coats
CDetroit's waitin' so Gget in the car
[Break]
 D   Am   C   G2x
[Verse 2]
Well the Dwind it blows cold but the Amgirls are on fire
They Csay they're the prettiest Gthings you have seen
And DI ain't a gambler Ambut I'd bet the farm
That CDetroit's a gold mine Gwaiting for me
[Instrumental]
 D   Am   C   Gx2
[Verse 3]
The Dsidewalks are always Amjammed in this town
I Cfeel like a dam that's aGbout to cut loose
And the Dgirls they say, will Amtreat you fine
CBeg for your silver 'til you Gcan't refuse
[Break]
D Am C G
[Verse 4]
And I'd Dlove to go back to the Amhills where I was born
Instead of workin' on Ccars that GI can't afford
My Dpockets are empty my Ampatience is torn
Oh Clook what's becGome of me
[Break]
D Am C G
[Verse 5]
DMama I'm writin' to Amtell you I'm fine
I'm Cworkin' real hard and I Gpray every night
So Ddon't you worry I'm Amhappy and free
CDetroit's been like a Gblessing to me

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Detroit

by Tyler Childers

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

D Am C G

[Verse 1]

D Am

Readin' and writin' on Route 23

C G

It's hard to believe we've made it this far

D Am

So come on boys and grab your coats

C G

Detroit's waitin' so get in the car

[Break]

D Am C G

[Verse 2]

D Am

Well the wind it blows cold but the girls are on fire

C G

They say they're the prettiest things you have seen

D Am

And I ain't a gambler but I'd bet the farm

C G

That Detroit's a gold mine waiting for me

[Instrumental]

D Am C G

[Verse 3]

D Am

The sidewalks are always jammed in this town

C G

I feel like a dam that's about to cut loose

D Am

And the girls they say, will treat you fine

C G

Beg for your silver 'til you can't refuse

[Break]

D Am C G

[Verse 4]

D Am

And I'd love to go back to the hills where I was born

C G

Instead of workin' on cars that I can't afford

D Am

My pockets are empty my patience is torn

C G

Oh look what's become of me

[Break]

D Am C G

[Verse 5]

D Am

Mama I'm writin' to tell you I'm fine

C G

I'm workin' real hard and I pray every night

D Am

So don't you worry I'm happy and free

C G

Detroit's been like a blessing to me

About Detroit Chords by Tyler Childers

Learn how to play Detroit by Tyler Childers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Detroit chords”, “Detroit guitar chords”, or “Tyler Childers Detroit 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 Detroit chords and for experienced players who want accurate Detroit lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Am, C, G.

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What key is "Detroit" in?

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