Tracy Chapman – Fast Car chords ver. 2
Chords:
I found the Cadd9 chord a much nicer sound and seems to be a better fit than the chords used in the previous versions on here. I also continued the chord patterns throughout the entire song for us newbies, not just once for the first verse and first chorus, etc. IN THE CHORUS, YOU CAN CHANGE IT UP A BIT IF YOU'D LIKE (C [in place of Cmaj7], G [in place of Cadd9], and D [in place of Dadd4]). THE CHOICE IS YOURS. Capo II Standard Tuning Chords used:Cmaj7 Cadd9 Em7 Dadd4 C G De---0---|---3---|---3---|---2---|---0---|---3---|---2--- B---0---|---3---|---3---|---3---|---1---|---3---|---3--- G---0---|---0---|---0---|---0---|---0---|---0---|---2--- D---2---|---2---|---2---|---0---|---2---|---0---|---0--- A---3---|---3---|---2---|---x---|---3---|---2---|---x--- E---x---|---x---|---0---|---x---|---x---|---3---|---x---Intro(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X4------------------------------Verse 1Cmaj7 Cadd9You got a fast carEm7 Dadd4I want a ticket to anywhereCmaj7 Cadd9Maybe we make a dealEm7 Dadd4Maybe together we can get somewhereCmaj7 Cadd9Any place is betterEm7 Dadd4Starting from zero got nothing to loseCmaj7 Cadd9Maybe we'll make somethingEm7 Dadd4 Me, myself, I got nothing to prove---------------------------------- Intro Fill(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2-----------------------------Verse 2Cmaj7 Cadd9You got a fast carEm7 Dadd4I got a plan to get us out of hereCmaj7 Cadd9Been working at the convenience storeEm7 Dadd4Managed to save just a little bit of moneyCmaj7 Cadd9Won't have to drive too farEm7 Dadd4Just 'cross the border and into the cityCmaj7 Cadd9 You and I can both get jobsEm7 Dadd4And finally see what it means to be living------------------------------------------- Intro Fill(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2-----------------------------Verse 3Cmaj7 Cadd9You see my old man's got a problemEm7 Dadd4He lives with the bottle, that's the way it isCmaj7 Cadd9He says his body's too old for workingEm7 Dadd4His body's too young to look like hisCmaj7 Cadd9My mama went off and left himEm7 Dadd4She wanted more from life than he could giveCmaj7 Cadd9I said, "Somebody's got to take care of him"Em7 Dadd4So I quit school and that's what I did--------------------------------------- Intro Fill(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2---------------------------------------Verse 4Cmaj7 Cadd9You got a fast carEm7 Dadd4But is it fast enough so we can fly away?Cmaj7 Cadd9We gotta make a decisionEm7 Dadd4Leave tonight or live and die this way--------------------------------------- BridgeCmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4, Cmaj7, Cadd9---------------------------------------ChorusEm7 Dadd4 Cmaj7 I remember when we were driving, driving in your carCadd9The speed so fast I felt like i was drunkEm7 City lights lay out before usDadd4 And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulderCadd9 Em7 Dadd4 And I__________ had a feeling that I belongedCadd9 Em7 Dadd4 Cmaj7 Dadd4And I__________ had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone.------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Fill(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2-----------------------------Verse 5Cmaj7 Cadd9You got a fast carEm7 Dadd4And we go cruising to entertain ourselvesCmaj7 Cadd9You still ain't got a jobEm7 Dadd4And I work in a market as a checkout girlCmaj7 Cadd9I know things will get betterEm7 Dadd4You'll find work and I'll get promotedCmaj7 Cadd9We'll move out of the shelterEm7 Dadd4Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs------------------------------------------- BridgeCmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4, Cmaj7, Cadd9--------------------------------------ChorusEm7 Dadd4 Cmaj7 I remember when we were driving, driving in your carCadd9The speed so fast I felt like i was drunkEm7 City lights lay out before usDadd4 And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulderCadd9 Em7 Dadd4 And I__________ had a feeling that I belongedCadd9 Em7 Dadd4 Cmaj7 Dadd4And I__________ had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone.------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Fill(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2-----------------------------Verse 6Cmaj7 Cadd9You got a fast carEm7 Dadd4And I got a job that pays all our billsCmaj7 Cadd9You stay out drinking late at the barEm7 Dadd4See more your friends than you do your kidsCmaj7 Cadd9I'd always hoped for betterEm7 Dadd4Thought maybe together you and me would find itCmaj7 Cadd9I got no plans I ain't going nowhereEm7 Dadd4So take your fast car and keep on driving------------------------------------------ BridgeCmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4, Cmaj7, Cadd9--------------------------------------ChorusEm7 Dadd4 Cmaj7 I remember when we were driving, driving in your carCadd9The speed so fast I felt like i was drunkEm7 City lights lay out before usDadd4 And your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulderCadd9 Em7 Dadd4 And I__________ had a feeling that I belongedCadd9 Em7 Dadd4 Cmaj7 Dadd4And I__________ had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Fill(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2-----------------------------Verse 7Cmaj7 Cadd9You got a fast carEm7 Dadd4But is it fast enough so you can fly away?Cmaj7 Cadd9You gotta make a decisionEm7 Dadd4Leave tonight or live and die this way------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro Fill(Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4) X2-----------------------------Bridge Cmaj7, Cadd9, Em7, Dadd4, Cmaj7, Cadd9 (let it ring out)