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Gasoline Alley by Rod Stewart - Guitar Chords
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SONG: GASOLINE ALLEY
ARTIST: ROD STEWART
TAB BY: DON CZARSKI
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GASOLINE ALLEY
ROD STEWART
NOTE: This tab is in STANDARD TUNING. The song is actually played
in OPEN E. This tab is arranged for the acoustic guitar part.
I have included the part for the electric slide guitar as well.
You will hear when to use each part. Most chords in the verses
are really not played but can be if you choose NOT to play
the individual notes or riff. However, the Bm and A chord in
The CHORUS are actually played and highlighted.
INTRO:
* PLAY (ACOUSTIC) GUITAR 1 - 4x's
** First time acoustic guitar ONLY.
*** GUITAR 2 joins in after 1st time.
then plays 3x's.
GUITAR 1: (ACOUSTIC GUITAR) - RIFF 1
Bm A E
E -2--------------------------------------
B -3---2----------------------------------
G -4---2----------------------------------
D -4---2---4/6-4-2----------2-2/6-4-2-----
A -2---------------4-2--2h4---------------
E -2--------------------------------------
GUITAR 2: (ELECTRIC - SLIDE GUITAR) - RIFF 2
E ----------------------------------------------------
B -10-10-10--10-9-7---9h10-9-7---7/9-7-------7/9-7----
G ------------------9----------9-------9---6-------9--
D ---------------------------------------9------------
A ----------------------------------------------------
E ----------------------------------------------------
- END OF INTRO -
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FOR THE VERSES AND CHORUS PLAY AS FOLLOWS
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VERSE - RIFF 3
E A E
E ------------------------|---------------------|
B ------------------------|---------------------|
G -----------4------------|-----------4---------|
D -----2h4/6---6-4-2------|-----2h4/6---6-4-6---|
A -2h4---------------4-2--|-2h4-----------------|
E ------------------------|---------------------|
CHORUS - RIFF 4
Bm A E
E --2--------------------------------
B --3---2----------------------------
G --4---2----------------------------
D --4---2---4/6-4-2---------2--------
A --2---------------4-2-2-4---4-2----
E --2--------------------------------
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VERSE:
RIFF 3
E A E
I think I know now what's making me sad
E
It's a yearnin' for my own back yard
RIFF 3
E A E
I realize maybe I was wrong to leave
E
Better swallow up my silly country pride
CHORUS:
Bm A
Going home, running home
E RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
Bm A
Going home, and I'm running home
E RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I was born
VERSE:
RIFF 3
E A E
When the weather's better and the rails unfreeze
E
And the wind don't whistle 'round my knees
RIFF 3
E A E
I'll put on my weddin' suit and catch the evening train
E
I'll be home before the milk's upon the door
CHORUS:
Bm A
Going home, running home
E RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
Bm A
Going home, and I'm running home
E RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I was born
========== INSTRUMENTAL BEGINS ==========
VERSE: RIFF 3 RIFF 3
VERSE: RIFF 3 RIFF 3
CHORUS: Bm A E- RIFF 4 Bm A E- RIFF 4
CHORUS: Bm A E- RIFF 4 Bm A E- RIFF 4
========== INSTRUMENTAL ENDS ==========
VERSE:
RIFF 3
E A E
But if anything should happen and my plans go wrong
E
Should I stray to the house on the hill
RIFF 3
E A E
Let it be known that my intentions were good
E
I'd be singing in my alley if I could
VERSE:
RIFF 3
E A E
And if I'm called away and it's my turn to go
E
Should the blood run cold in my veins
RIFF 3
E A E
Just one favor I'll be asking of you
E
Don't bury me here, it's too cold
CHORUS:
Bm A
Take me back, carry me back
E RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
Bm A
Take me back, won't you carry me home
E RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
CHORUS/OUTRO:
Bm A
Take me back, carry me back
E RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
Bm A
Take me back, carry me back
E RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
Bm A
Take me back, carry me back
E RIFF 4
Down to Gasoline Alley where I started from
CHORUS: Bm A (E)- RIFF 4
OUTRO: PLAY 3x's
E E F#m E E F#m# Em7/11 F#m E
E ----------
B ----------
G ----------
D -------2--
A -2-2h4----
E ----------
FINAL OUT IS TO PLAY A REGULAR D CHORD AND BEND
AND VIBRATE THE STRINGS. HE DOES THIS TWICE
We also have 32 songs by Rod Stewart
- Baby Jane
- Da Ya Think Im Sexy
- Downtown Train
- Every Picture Tells A Story
- Faith Of The Heart
- Forever Young
- Gasoline Alley
- Handbags And Gladrags
- Have I Told You Lately
- Have You Ever Seen The Rain
- Hot Legs
- I Dont Want To Talk About It
- I Was Only Joking
- Maggie May
- Man Of Constant Sorrow
- Mandolin Wind
- My Heart Cant Tell You No
- Ooh La La
- People Get Ready
- Reason To Believe
- Rhythm Of My Heart
- Sailing
- Sometimes When We Touch
- Stay With Me
- The First Cut Is The Deepest
- The Killing Of Georgie Part I And Ii
- This Old Heart Of Mine
- Tonights The Night
- Twistin The Night Away
- You Wear It Well
- Young Turks
- Youre In My Heart
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