Learn to play "The Outskirts" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
F# B F# Well, I want a home on the outskirts of town B F# C# Come around sundown to hear the sound F# B F# Kids and the crickets under pinkish skies B F# C# F# Swing on by 'cause we're drinkin' tonight Well, in my mind, trees line the drive There's a kind lovin' lady belly laughin' inside And in the mornin' while we're drinkin' brew She'll say, "The city ain't nothin' like the outskirts with you" Chorus: B F# C# B With fireflies and some schemin' eyes we'll turn this house into a home B F# C# D#m Then we'll grin in the driveway, hell your smile outdoes the dawn B F# C# D#m Hol-old on, hope is on the way-aay B F# C# B Oh, I swear-ear to God I'll take you to the outskirts one day Well, I want a home on the outskirts of town Where the wind chimes sing to the porch swing crowd June into August, August to May With the sun beatin' down, no snow in the way The smell of fresh-cut grass in the yard I don't care who you are, drink a fifth, bring your heart You put down a tailgate, I'll put down a tune 'Cause out in the 'skirts, we move and shake with the moon Chorus: With fireflies and some schemin', I'll turn this house to a home That old grin in the driveway, how your smile outdoes the dawn Hold on, hope is on the way Oh, I swear to God I'll take you to the outskirts one day Oh, I swear to God I'll take you to the outskirts one day With fireflies and some schemin', I'll turn this house to a home That old grin in the driveway, how your smile outdoes the dawn Hold on, hope is on the way Oh, I swear to God we'll make it to the outskirts one day Oh, I swear to God we'll make it to the outskirts one day You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC# D#m F# B 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 "The Outskirts" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "The Outskirts" by Zach Bryan.