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On The Road

John Denver

02:36

B7EF#mAF#m7B

How to play On The Road on guitar

On The Road by John Denver uses 6 chords: B7, E, F#m, A, F#m7, B. It's intermediate level — a solid foundation in basic chord shapes will help before learning it.

DifficultyIntermediate
Duration02:36
Chords6
B7(Instrumental music)EBack in 1958,F#mwe drove an old V8.B7And when it gone a hundred thou, got out andEpushed it a mile. We didn't know who we were. We didn'tAknow what weF#m7did.B7We were just on theEroad. Heading down from Canada onF#m7a gravel roadF#ma mile from Montana.B7Then my daddy read a sign and took us in the wrongEdirection. I asked my daddy, "Where are we going?" HeAsaid, "We'll just follow our nose." SoB7I looked out the window and dreamed I wasEa cowboy. We didn't know who we were. WeAdidn't know what weF#m7did.BWe were just onEthe road. Met a girl in a truck cafe. FellAin love almost
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What chords are in On The Road by John Denver?

On The Road by John Denver uses 6 chords: B7, E, F#m, A, F#m7, B. These chords cover the full arrangement of the song.

Do I need a capo to play On The Road by John Denver?

A capo on fret 2 is the most popular way to play On The Road. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 2, you'd play A7, D, Em, G, Em7, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is On The Road hard to play on guitar?

On The Road is intermediate level on guitar. It uses 6 chords, so a comfortable foundation in basic chord shapes will help before tackling it. With regular practice, most developing players can work through the full arrangement.

Can a beginner play On The Road on guitar?

On The Road is achievable for motivated beginners who already know a few basic chords. The 6-chord arrangement will take practice to get smooth, but it's definitely learnable with dedication.

How long is On The Road by John Denver?

On The Road by John Denver is 02:36 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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