Key: Em · Capo: 2nd fret · BPM: 104 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Cmaj7, G, Em, D, C
[Intro] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D [Verse] Cmaj7 G You got a fast car. Em D I want a ticket to anywhere. Cmaj7 G Maybe we make a deal, Em Maybe together D We can get somewhere. Cmaj7 G Any place is better. Em Starting from zero, D got nothing to lose. Cmaj7 G Maybe we'll make something, Em Me myself, D I got nothing to prove. [Instrumental] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D [Verse] Cmaj7 G You got a fast car. Em D I got a plan to get us Out of here: Cmaj7 I been working at the G Convenience store, Em Managed to save just D A little bit of money. Cmaj7 G Won't have to drive too far Em Just 'cross the border D And into the city, Cmaj7 G You and I can both get jobs Em And finally see what D it means to be living. [Instrumental] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D [Verse] Cmaj7 You see, my old man's G Got a problem Em He live with the bottle, D That’s the way it is. Cmaj7 He says his body's too G Old for working, Em His body's too young to D Look like his. Cmaj7 G My mama went off and left him, Em she wanted more from life D Than he could give, Cmaj7 I said, "Somebody's G got to take care of him." Em So I quit school and D That's what I did. [Instrumental] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D [Verse] Cmaj7 G You got a fast car. Em But is it fast enough D So we can fly away? Cmaj7 G We gotta make a decision Em Leave tonight or live D And die this way. [Instrumental] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D [Chorus] C So I remember when: we were G C Driving, driving in your car, G The speed so fast I felt C Like I was drunk, Em C City lights lay out before us Em And your arm felt nice wrapped C 'round my shoulder. C Em D And I had a feeling that I belonged C Em D And I had a feeling I could Em C Be someone, be someone, Em be someone. [Instrumental] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D [Verse] Cmaj7 G You got a fast car. Em And we go cruising to D Entertain ourselves; Cmaj7 G you still ain't got a job Em And I work in a market D As a checkout girl. Cmaj7 G I know things will get better: Em You'll find work and D I'll get promoted, Cmaj7 G We'll move out of the shelter Em Buy a bigger house and D Live in the suburbs. [Instrumental] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D [Chorus] C So I remember when: we were G C Driving, driving in your car, G The speed so fast I felt like C I was drunk, Em C City lights lay out before us Em And your arm felt nice wrapped C 'round my shoulder. C Em D And I had a feeling that I belonged C Em D And I had a feeling I could Em C Be someone, be someone, Em Be someone. [Instrumental] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D [Verse] Cmaj7 G You got a fast car. Em D And I got a job that pays All our bills. Cmaj7 You stay out drinking G Late at the bar, Em You see more your friends D than you do your kids. Cmaj7 G I'd always hoped for better, Em Thought maybe together D You and me would find it, Cmaj7 I got no plans I ain't G Going nowhere, Em So take your fast car D And keep on driving. [Instrumental] Cmaj7 G Em D x2 [Chorus] C So I remember when: G we were driving, driving C in your car, G The speed so fast I felt C like I was drunk, Em C City lights lay out before us Em And your arm felt nice wrapped C 'round my shoulder. C Em D And I had a feeling that I belonged C Em D And I had a feeling I could Em C -- be someone, be someone, Em be someone. [Instrumental] Cmaj7 G Em D x2 [Verse 7] Cmaj7 G You got a fast car. Em But is it fast enough D so you can fly away? Cmaj7 G You gotta make a decision Em Leave tonight or live D And die this way. [Outro] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Set8
ℹ️ About This Song
The track was written by Tracy Chapman.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Em
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: Cmaj7, G, Em, D, C
- BPM: 104
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
Track Info
- Song: Fast Car
- Artist: Tracy Chapman
- Written by Tracy Chapman
- Produced by David Kershenbaum
- Album: Tracy Chapman
- Released Date: 15 April 1988
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Fast Car in?
Fast Car is in the key of Em.
What chords do I need for Fast Car?
You need Cmaj7, G, Em, D, C to play Fast Car by Tracy Chapman.
Do I need a capo for Fast Car?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Fast Car by Tracy Chapman.
How hard is Fast Car to play on guitar?
Fast Car by Tracy Chapman is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.