[Intro]
E
[Verse 1]
E
I'm holed up on this interstate
E
Traffic jam, here I wait
A
The bus and truck are backed up in a line
E
I know the clock is ticking
E
Here I said I should be picking
D A E
Y'all get me to the stage on time
[Chorus]
A
Get me to the stage y'all
A
Hurry don't be late y'all
E
The boys and me got a thing or two in mind
A
I'll sing em and I'll dance em
A
I'll even pay a ransom
D A E
Y'all just get me to the stage on time
[Verse 2]
E
We went left but it don't look right
E
Gotta be close, gonna be tight
A
I can see our name up on the billboard sign
E
In the distance I can hear em
E
People shouting, folks are cheering
D A E
Y'all just get me to the stage on time
[Chorus]
A
Get me to the stage y'all
A
Hurry don't be late y'all
E
The boys and me got a thing or two in mind
A
I'll sing em and I'll dance em
A
I'll even pay a ransom
D A E
Y'all just get me to the stage on time
[Bridge]
A E
Whatcha gonna do when we get there
A E
Throw your hands up in the air
A E
Twist and shout like we don't care and sing
E
Ooo la la la
E
Ooo la la la
E
Ooo la la la
E
Ooo la la la
[Guitar Solo]
A E A E
[Verse 3]
E
I'm stressed and getting restless
E
The driver he confesses
A
We are lost but we are not that far behind
E
All the cars now we are passing
E
The police lights are flashing
D A E
They gonna get me to the stage on time
[Chorus]
A
Get me to the stage y'all
A
Hurry don't be late y'all
E
The boys and me got a thing or two in mind
A
I'll sing em and I'll dance em
A
I'll even pay a ransom
D A E
Y'all just get me to the stage on time
D A G A
Get me to the stage on time
D A
Get me to the stage on time
[Outro]
E A E A E
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Chords used: E, A, D, G
Intro:
The song kicks off with an E chord, setting a lively and anticipatory mood
right from the start.
Verse 1:
The verse maintains the E chord, creating a narrative of being stuck in traffic
but determined to reach the destination. The transition to A adds a dynamic
shift, emphasizing the buildup to the performance. The verse concludes with
a progression from D to A, back to E, highlighting the ticking clock.
Chorus:
The chorus uses A and E chords to convey the urgency and excitement of performing.
The shift to D and back to A, then E, reinforces the resolve to make it to the stage on time,
adding to the song's energetic pace.
Verse 2:
Similar to the first verse, the second verse continues with E and A chords, painting a vivid
picture of the near-miss scenario of getting to the venue. The narrative builds with the D to
A to E progression, keeping the momentum going.
Bridge:
The bridge introduces a playful element with the repetition of "Ooo la la la," set over E
and A chords, offering a moment of levity and anticipation for the upcoming show.
Guitar Solo:
The guitar solo follows an A to E progression, providing a musical interlude that captures
the song's spirited essence.
Verse 3:
The third verse brings a twist with the admission of being lost but close to the destination.
The chords follow the established pattern, maintaining the song's upbeat tempo and narrative drive.
Outro:
The song concludes with an outro that mirrors the intro's energy, cycling through E and
A chords, wrapping up the story with a sense of achievement and relief.
Playing Tips:
Maintain a steady rhythm throughout the song to keep up with its energetic pace. The
strumming pattern should be lively and consistent to match the urgency in the lyrics.
Pay attention to the transitions between chords, especially in the chorus and bridge,
to emphasize the song's dynamic shifts and the storyline's progression.
The bridge and guitar solo offer opportunities to experiment with dynamics and expression,
adding personal flair to the performance while staying true to the song's upbeat spirit.
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