Johnny Cash - Hit the Road and Go: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Hit the Road and Go" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Hit the Road and Go Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Johnny Cash

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Hit the Road and Go" smoothly on your guitar.

E
I woke up this afternoon and
looked into your eyes
And somethin' was as wrong as
if the sun forgot to rise
A
I picked up a road map and
                                     E
I checked a few good places that I know
        B7
And if you're no longer givin',
A7                               E
I believe I'll hit the road and go

I just got the feeling that
the fire was burning out
Because the air was turning
colder every time you came about
And a flame won't take a fanning
if the last reserve of love is running low
So since I've gotta button up,
I believe I'll hit the road and go

Country road 6-40 state highway 45,
life out of the interstate is very much alive
There's magic in the mountains
and music in the valleys down below
And my song ain't through playin'
yet so I believe I'll hit the road and go

Good morning to you sunshine,
good morning to you rain
The windshield wiper's
rhythm keeps me singing down the pain
Today I'm going to miss you less,
if I miss you at all,
you'll never know, you'll never know
This rambler has cut all the ties
and pulled up stakes to hit the road and go
This rambler has cut all the ties
and pulled up stakes to hit the road and go

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

A7

Guitar chord A7

E

Guitar chord E

B7

Guitar chord B7

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Hit the Road and Go" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Hit the Road and Go" by Johnny Cash.

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