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Gasoline Alley

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SONG:   GASOLINE ALLEY
ARTIST: ROD STEWART
TAB BY: DON CZARSKI
EMAIL:  GUITARZAN7@HOTMAIL.COM
                          GASOLINE ALLEY
                           ROD STEWART
NOTE: This tab is in STANDARD TUNING. The song is actually played 
      in OPEN E. This tab is arranged for the acoustic guitar part. 
      I have included the part for the electric slide guitar as well. 
      You will hear when to use each part. Most chords in the verses
      are really not played but can be if you choose NOT to play      
      the individual notes or riff. However, the Bm and A chord in
      The CHORUS are actually played and highlighted.
[Intro] 
       * PLAY (ACOUSTIC) GUITAR 1 - 4x's
      ** First time acoustic guitar ONLY.
     *** GUITAR 2 joins in after 1st time.
                  then plays 3x's.
GUITAR 1: (ACOUSTIC GUITAR) - RIFF 1
   Bm  A   E
E -2--------------------------------------
B -3---2----------------------------------
G -4---2----------------------------------
D -4---2---4/6-4-2----------2-2/6-4-2-----
A -2---------------4-2--2h4---------------
E -2--------------------------------------
GUITAR 2: (ELECTRIC - SLIDE GUITAR) - RIFF 2
E ----------------------------------------------------
B -10-10-10--10-9-7---9h10-9-7---7/9-7-------7/9-7----
G ------------------9----------9-------9---6-------9--
D ---------------------------------------9------------
A ----------------------------------------------------
E ----------------------------------------------------
                   - END OF INTRO -
========================================================
        FOR THE VERSES AND CHORUS PLAY AS FOLLOWS
========================================================
[Verse] - RIFF 3
   E               A   E
E ------------------------|---------------------|
B ------------------------|---------------------|
G -----------4------------|-----------4---------|
D -----2h4/6---6-4-2------|-----2h4/6---6-4-6---|
A -2h4---------------4-2--|-2h4-----------------|
E ------------------------|---------------------|
[Chorus] - RIFF 4
   Bm   A   E
E --2--------------------------------
B --3---2----------------------------
G --4---2----------------------------
D --4---2---4/6-4-2---------2--------
A --2---------------4-2-2-4---4-2----
E --2--------------------------------
               =========================
[Verse]
RIFF 3
 E                         A         E
I think I know now what's making me sad
 E
It's a yearnin' for my own back yard
RIFF 3
 E                     A        E
I realize maybe I was wrong to leave
 E
Better swallow up my silly country pride
[Chorus]
 Bm          A
Going home, running home
         E
           RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
 Bm                  A
Going home, and I'm running home
         E
           RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I was born
[Verse]
RIFF 3
 E                                  A       E
When the weather's better and the rails unfreeze
 E
And the wind don't whistle 'round my knees
RIFF 3
 E                              A                 E
I'll put on my weddin' suit and catch the evening train
 E
I'll be home before the milk's upon the door
[Chorus]
 Bm          A
Going home, running home
         E
          RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
 Bm                  A
Going home, and I'm running home
         E
          RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I was born
         ========== INSTRUMENTAL BEGINS ==========
[Verse]  RIFF 3   RIFF 3
[Verse]  RIFF 3   RIFF 3
          BmA E-          BmA E-
[Chorus]       RIFF 4          RIFF 4
          BmA E-          BmA E-
[Chorus]       RIFF 4          RIFF 4
          ========== INSTRUMENTAL ENDS ==========
[Verse]
RIFF 3
       E                              A       E
But if anything should happen and my plans go wrong
 E
Should I stray to the house on the hill
RIFF 3
 E                        A            E
Let it be known that my intentions were good
 E
I'd be singing in my alley if I could
[Verse]
RIFF 3
 E                              A       E
And if I'm called away and it's my turn to go
 E
Should the blood run cold in my veins
RIFF 3
  E                     A        E
Just one favor I'll be asking of you
 E
Don't bury me here, it's too cold
[Chorus]
 Bm            A
Take me back, carry me back
         E
          RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
 Bm                      A
Take me back, won't you carry me home
         E
          RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
[Chorus/Outro]
 Bm            A
Take me back, carry me back
          E
           RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
 Bm            A
Take me back, carry me back
          E
           RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
 Bm            A
Take me back, carry me back
         E
          RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
[Chorus]  Bm  A  (E)- RIFF 4 
[Outro] PLAY 3x's
EEF#mE   E            F#mE
        F#m# Em7/11  
                                 E ----------
                                 B ----------
                                 G ----------
                                 D -------2--
                                 A -2-2h4----
                                 E ----------
FINAL OUT IS TO PLAY A REGULAR  D CHORD  AND BEND 
AND VIBRATE THE STRINGS. HE DOES THIS TWICE

Gasoline Alley chords and lyrics

Free chords for Gasoline Alley by Rod Stewart. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

SONG:   GASOLINE ALLEY
ARTIST: ROD STEWART
TAB BY: DON CZARSKI
EMAIL:  GUITARZAN7@HOTMAIL.COM
                          GASOLINE ALLEY
                           ROD STEWART
NOTE: This tab is in STANDARD TUNING. The song is actually played 
      in OPEN E. This tab is arranged for the acoustic guitar part. 
      I have included the part for the electric slide guitar as well. 
      You will hear when to use each part. Most chords in the verses
      are really not played but can be if you choose NOT to play      
      the individual notes or riff. However, the Bm and A chord in
      The CHORUS are actually played and highlighted.
[Intro] 
       * PLAY (ACOUSTIC) GUITAR 1 - 4x's
      ** First time acoustic guitar ONLY.
     *** GUITAR 2 joins in after 1st time.
                  then plays 3x's.
GUITAR 1: (ACOUSTIC GUITAR) - RIFF 1
GUITAR 2: (ELECTRIC - SLIDE GUITAR) - RIFF 2
                   - END OF INTRO -
========================================================
        FOR THE VERSES AND CHORUS PLAY AS FOLLOWS
========================================================
[Chorus] - RIFF 4
               =========================
[Verse]
RIFF 3
RIFF 3
[Chorus]
[Verse]
RIFF 3
RIFF 3
[Chorus]
         ========== INSTRUMENTAL BEGINS ==========
[Verse]  RIFF 3   RIFF 3
[Verse]  RIFF 3   RIFF 3
[Chorus]  Bm  A  E- RIFF 4     Bm  A  E- RIFF 4
[Chorus]  Bm  A  E- RIFF 4     Bm  A  E- RIFF 4
          ========== INSTRUMENTAL ENDS ==========
[Verse]
RIFF 3
RIFF 3
[Verse]
RIFF 3
RIFF 3
[Chorus]
[Chorus/Outro]

Gasoline Alley Chords by Rod Stewart

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