Intro: | C (4x) *1 | | G (4x) *1 | | Am (4x) *1 | | F (4x) *1 | Verse 1: Almost heaven, West Virginia | C (4x) *1 | Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River | G (4x) *1 | Life is old there, older than the trees | Am (4x) *1 | Younger than the mountains, blowin' like a breeze | F (4x) *1 | Chorus: Country roads, take me home | C (4x) *1 | To the place I belong | G (4x) *1 | West Virginia, mountain mama | Am (4x) *1 | Take me home, country roads | F (4x) *1 | Verse 2: I hear her voice in the morning hour, she calls me | C (4x) *1 | The radio reminds me of my home far away | G (4x) *1 | And driving down the road I get a feeling | Am (4x) *1 | That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday | F (4x) *1 | Chorus: Country roads, take me home | C (4x) *1 | To the place I belong | G (4x) *1 | West Virginia, mountain mama | Am (4x) *1 | Take me home, country roads | F (4x) *1 | Outro: Take me home, country roads | C (4x) *1 | Take me home, country roads | G (4x) *1 | Take me home, country roads | C (4x) *1 | Take me home, country roads | G (4x) *1 |
Take Me Home, Country Roads Guitar Chords
Country Roads on guitar is a classic, easy-to-play song with a simple chord progression. It uses basic chords like C, G, Am, Em, and D, making it perfect for beginners.
How to Read These Guitar Chords
- *1, *2, *3: Rest durations (e.g., *1 = short rest, *2 = longer rest)
- (4x): Indicates how many times a chord is played in a row. For example, C (4x) means play the C chord 4 times consecutively.
How to Play Take Me Home, Country Roads on Guitar
Follow along the full song as each chord is played. The guitar highlights the strings you strum, displays finger placements, and incorporates rests.
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