[Intro]
Em
E -----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
B -----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
G -0-0-------2-0---|-0-0-------------|-0-0-------2-0---|-0-0-------------|
D -----2-0-2-----2-|-----2-0-2-------|-----2-0-2-----2-|-----2-0-2-------|
A -----------------|-----------0-----|-----------------|-----------0-----|
E -----------------|-------------3-0-|-----------------|-------------3-0-|
[Verse]
Em
Burnin' up the highway
Florida to Tennessee
Cuttin' out a path like a trucker flashin' high beams
A7
Forty years of road doggin blurrin' like a daydream
E
Screaming down the interstate
Lightning in the bloodstream
D
Time flies by like a bullet down the train track
A E
Miles and miles under this ole hat
Em
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B -----------------|-----------------|
G -0-0-------2-0---|-0-0-------------|
D -----2-0-2-----2-|-----2-0-2-------|
A -----------------|-----------0-----|
E -----------------|-------------3-0-|
[Verse]
Em
The load in another town
Leave it all on the stage
Turn it up, tear it down
Turn 'em on, turn the page
A7
Wichita to Kansas City
A
Amarillo, Albuquerque
E
Break down, up and running
Arizona in a hurry
D
Worn out, throw it back
Beatin' out a heart attack
A E
Miles and miles under this ole hat
[Chorus]
B
I was a fast car coming down out of control
E
Now I'm the last train running tryna loosen my load
B
Breaking out of Nashville, chasing a sound
E
And not a clue or knowing even where I'm bound
B A E
But you never need to wonder where I'm at
A B
You can find me hanging out
E E
Under this ole hat
Em
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B -----------------|-----------------|
G -0-0-------2-0---|-0-0-------------|
D -----2-0-2-----2-|-----2-0-2-------|
A -----------------|-----------0-----|
E -----------------|-------------3-0-|
[Verse]
E
Soul shaking, ripping, roaring
California star gazing
Trailblazing, chance taking
Rain making, lighter raising
A
Subs thumping, wheel squealing
Show stopping, scene stealing
E
Heading south, long haul
Muscle Shoals, how you feeling?
D
Hit the road, hit the sack
Take it in and play it back
A E
Miles and miles under this ole hat
[Chorus]
B
I was a fast car coming down out of control
E
Now I'm the last train running tryna loosen my load
B
Breaking out of Nashville, chasing a sound
E
And not a clue or knowing even where I'm bound
B A E
But you never need to wonder where I'm at
A B
You can find me hanging out
E
Under this ole hat
[Instrumental]
D A E
D A B B
[Verse]
E
Well, God bless Charlie Pride
James Brown, CDB
E
The real writers, ride or diers
Way up in the cheap seats
A
The road crew, the day makers
Runners, gunners, ticket takers
E
Horse trading, pulling favors
Front of house, pushing faders
D
10-4, copy that
Moving forward, flashing back
A E
Miles and miles under this ole hat
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B -------|-------|
G -------|-------|
D -2---0-|-2---0-|
A ---2---|---2---|
E -------|-------|
[Chorus]
B
I was a fast car coming down out of control
E
Now I'm the last train running tryna loosen my load
B
Breaking out of Nashville, chasing a sound
E
And not a clue or knowing even where I'm bound
B A E
But you never need to wonder where I'm at
A B
You can find me hanging out
[Break]
D A
I've been running miles and miles
D A
Miles and miles
D A
Miles and miles
E
Under this ole hat
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D -----2-0-2-----2-|
A -----------------|
E -----------------|
Under this ole hat
E -----------------|
B -----------------|
G -0-0-------------|
D -----2-0-2-------|
A -----------0-----|
E -------------3-0-|
I've been hanging out
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G -0-0-------2-0---|
D -----2-0-2-----2-|
A -----------------|
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G E
Under this ole hat
Chords used: Em, A7, E, D, A, B, G
Intro and Verses Em Riff:
The intro and verses feature a distinctive riff played on the Em chord. Start with the Em
chord and follow the tab for the picking pattern. This riff is a key element throughout the
song and is played several times, so getting comfortable with it will help you capture the
song's essence.
E -----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
B -----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
G -0-0-------2-0---|-0-0-------------|-0-0-------2-0---|-0-0-------------|
D -----2-0-2-----2-|-----2-0-2-------|-----2-0-2-----2-|-----2-0-2-------|
A -----------------|-----------0-----|-----------------|-----------0-----|
E -----------------|-------------3-0-|-----------------|-------------3-0-|
Verses:
The verses start with the Em chord, painting vivid pictures through the lyrics. The transition
to A7 and then to E adds a melodic rise, reflecting the narrative's dynamic movement.
The D and A chords lead back to E, emphasizing the journey and experiences under "this ole hat."
Chorus:
The chorus introduces the B chord, adding a resolution and depth to the storytelling.
The progression B-E-B-E, followed by B-A-E, creates a longing and reflective tone,
culminating in the line "You can find me hanging out under this ole hat," supported
by the return to the Em riff.
Instrumental Bridge:
The instrumental section follows the D-A-E progression, offering a moment of musical
reflection before moving into the final verse and chorus.
Tips for Playing:
Focus on the transitions between chords, especially in the chorus where the
pace and emotional intensity increase.
The Em riff is central to the song's feel. Practice it slowly, ensuring accuracy
in the picking pattern, then gradually increase your speed.
Pay attention to the rhythm and dynamics, particularly how they change from
the verses to the chorus. This will help convey the song's story and emotional journey.
By mastering the chords, riff, and transitions, you'll capture the essence of "Under This
Ole Hat" by Sawyer Brown. Enjoy the process of bringing this song to life through your guitar playing!
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