Key: F# · Capo: 1st fret · BPM: 93 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: F, Dm, C, Gm, Gm7, Am, Bb, G
[Intro] F Dm F Dm [Verse] F Daddy worked hard, momma worked harder Dm Propped up on pain pills and pride F They were just kids when I came in this world Dm And I was a kid when they died F They'd fight about money They'd fight about fighting Dm They'd fight about nothin' at all F The car was still running when the deputy found 'em Dm C At the Shell by the Gunbarrel Mall [Chorus] C Gm Take me away from heeere Dm C No, I never belo-onged to this plaaace Gm Wish I could disappeeear off the Dm C edge of the ear-earth C Gm Take me away from heeere Dm No, I don't wanna fiiight for C the rest of myyyy life Gm Dm I ain't your volunteeeeer [Verse] F I cried when I missed 'em Got lost in the system Dm Foster homes passed me around F The last one was nice But I ran away twice Dm And they gave up on tracking me down F I met a girl, said she's from Chattanooga Dm But I think she grew up out West F Can't say I love her, but she's someone to talk to Dm And I like the tattoo on her chest [Verse] F I found us a spot in the KOA campground Dm She says she sleeps good in the Scout F But I got in a fight with the neighbor last night Dm And they'll probably be kicking us out F Some nights I dream that I'm in Colorado Dm Working a cannabis farm F Some nights I dream that the ghost of my momma Dm C Is holding me tight in her arms [Chorus] C Gm7 Take me away from heeere Dm C No, I never belo-onged to this plaaace Gm Wish I could disappeeear off the Dm C edge of the ear-earth somedaaay C Gm Take me away from heeere Dm No, I don't wanna fiiight for C the rest of myyyy life Gm Dm I ain't your volunteeeeeeeeeer [Instrumental] Am Bb F F Am Bb F C C C [Chorus] C Gm7 Take me away from heeere Dm Now she's licking the blaaade of a C ten dollar knife Gm Wish I could disappeeear off the Dm C edge of the ear-earth C Gm Take me away from heeere Dm I'm nobody's man and C she's nobody's wife [Outro] C Gm Dm C I ain't your volunteeeeeeeeeer C Gm Dm C I ain't your volunteeeeeeeeeer C Gm Dm I ain't your volunteeeeeeeeeer
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ℹ️ About This Song
On the 9th of June 2023, the track was released. The track was written by Jason Isbell.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: F#
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: F, Dm, C, Gm, Gm7, Am, Bb, G
- BPM: 93
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
- Song: Volunteer
- Artist: Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
- Written by Jason Isbell
- Produced by Jason Isbell
- Album: Weathervanes
- Released Date: 9 June 2023
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Volunteer in?
Volunteer is in the key of F#.
What chords do I need for Volunteer?
You need F, Dm, C, Gm, Gm7, Am, Bb, G to play Volunteer by Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit.
Do I need a capo for Volunteer?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play Volunteer by Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit.
How hard is Volunteer to play on guitar?
Volunteer by Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.