[Intro BPM 134 - Play C7 at 8th fret with little finger on 11th to simulate riff] [What is key is to not play the C on the one alot of the time - play on 2 (snare)]
[Just Drums with Fill to start - (RB)LLR-L] [4 bars - B S B S B S BSS - No drums or bass at this point] If you see a faded sign at the side of the road that says 15 miles to the (instruments in - hard strum - and 'Shack' is off the beat) [Bb][C] Love Shack" Love Shack, yeah
[Verse 1] I'm [C] headin' down the At [Bb] lanta high [C] way, [Bb] Lookin' for the [C] love [Bb] getaway [C] Headed for the [Bb] love getaway...
I And we're [C] got me a car, it's [Bb] as big as a whale [C] headin' on down to the [Bb] Love Shack I [C] got me a Chrysler, it [Bb] seats about 20 So [C] hurry up and bring your [Bb] jukebox money
[Chorus - Play as open chords as possible - you can slide C forward to play Eb and mute the other strings] The [C - 032010] love shack is a [Eb-slide up-x65x46] little old place where (backward drums) [F] we can [Ab] get togeth [C] er
[C] Love Shack, [Bb] baby, Love Shack [C] Love Shack, [Bb] baby, Love Shack [C] Love Shack, [Bb] baby, Love Shack [C] Love Shack, [Bb] baby, Love Shack
[Verse 2] [C] Sign says (woo) " [Bb] Stay away, fools" 'Cause [C] love rules at [Bb] the Love Shack
(Stacatto section [Bb] to [C] with [C7sus4] for final bit) Well, it's [C] set way back [Bb] in the [C] middle of a field [Bb] Just a [C] funky old shack [Bb] and I g [C] otta get back (Bbm or C7sus4 simulates guitar riff)
[C] Glitter on the mat [Bb] tress [C] Glitter on the high [Bb] way [C] Glitter on the front po [Bb] rch [C] Glitter on the hall [Bb] way
[Chorus - The later Love Shacks start on offbeat ahead of 1st beat of bar but dont have to play chord with that - keep same pattern] The [C] Love Shack is a [Eb] little old place where [F] we can [Ab] get togeth [C] e [Bb] Love Shack, [C] baby ( [Bb] Love Shack, baby) [C] Love Shack, [Bb] that's where it's at [C] Love Shack, [Bb] that's where it's at
[Verse 3] [C] Huggin' and a-kissin', [Bb] Dancin' and a-lovin' [C] Wearin' next to nothin','Cause it's [Bb] hot as an oven The [C] whole shack shimmies [Bb] The [C] whole shack shimmies [Bb] Yeah the [C] whole shack shimmies, [Bb] when everybody's Movin' [C - stop on this one - NC for next bit] around and around and around and around [Eb] [C] Everybody's movin', [Bb] everybody's groovin', baby [C] Folks linin' up outs [Bb] ide just to get down [C] Everybody's movin', [Bb] everybody's groovin', baby [C] Funky little shack, [Bb] Funky little shack
[Solo - Link - Play C at 7th but add minor third on high E - 11 8 11 8 the play fast change BbBb CC Bb C - pattern is C C C C - Bb Bb (CCBbC) ] [C][Bb] x 4 - play C at 8th with little finger playing 11th fret riff and then Bb play the figure 6 to 8
[Verse 4] [C] Hop in my Chrysler, it's as [Bb] big as a whale and it's a [C] bout to set [Bb] sail [C] I got me a car, it [Bb] seats about 20 So come [C] on and bring your [Bb] jukebox money
[Chorus] The [C] Love Shack is a [Eb] little old place where [F] we can [Ab] get together [C] [Bb] Love Shack, [C] baby (a-Love Shack, baby) [C] Love Shack, baby, [Bb] Love Shack [C] Love Shack, baby, [Bb] Love Shack [C] Love Shack, baby, [Bb] Love Shack [C] Love Shack, baby, [Bb] Love Shack
[Link - Drums quiet just bass drum] [C][Bb] x 2
[Bridge] [C] Bang, bang, bang, [Bb] on the door, baby [C] (double snare) [Bb] Knock a little louder, sugar [C] Bang, bang, bang, [Bb] on the door, baby [C] (double snare) [Bb] I can't hear you (full drums) [C] Bang, bang, [Bb] on the door, baby [C] Bang, bang, [Bb] bang, on the door, baby (Knock a little louder) [C] Bang, bang, [Bb] bang, on the door, baby [C] Bang, bang ( [Bb] On the door, baby) [C] Your what? (drums stop) N.C. Tin roof, rusted
[Outro - Drums back in] [C] Love Shack, baby, [Bb] Love Shack [C] Love Shack, baby, [Bb] Love Shack (Love, baby, that's where it's at, yeah) [C] Love Shack, baby, [Bb] Love Shack (Love, baby, that's where it's at) [C] Love Shack, baby, [Bb] Love Shack [C]
[End]
[Notes - Ignore] [Chorus 7th riff] E ----6-3--------- B -5-35-5-3-3-5535 G -5-35-5-3-3-5535 D -5-35-5-3-3-5535 A -3-33-3-1-1-3313 E ---------------- DrB-S-B-S-B-S-B-S-
After prechorus - the first riff played after ascending is xxCx xAxBb xxxx xxxx (dont come back up to C) xx[C]x x[A]x[Bb] Love Shack, ba beeeee [C]xxx x[A]x[Bb][Bb][C][Bb][C](Love Shack baby) ALSO SOMETIMES WHEN PLAYING THIS RIFFS AND NEED THAT FAST SLIDE FROM Bb TO C YOU CAN PLAY JUST POWER CHORDS E -------------------------------- B --5--3-3----------5--3-3----3535 G --5--3-3----------5--3-3----3535 D --5--3-3----------5--3-3----3535 A --3--0-1----------3--0-1----1313 E -------------------------------- DrB-S-B-S-B-S-B-S-
[Riff over Bb and C during intro + verse] E -------------------------------- B --5--3-3----3535--5--3-3----35-- G --5--3-3----3535--5--3-3----35-- D --5--3-3----3535--5--3-3----35-- A --3--0-1----1313--3--0-1----13-- E -------------------------------- DrB-S-B-S-B-S-B-S-
[Chorus - Straighter riff - simulate horns with offbeats on C] E ----------------------------65slide down B --5--3-3----x5x5--5--3-3----65s- G --5--3-3----x5x5--5--3-3----76s- D --5--3-3----x5x5--5--3-3----87s- A --3--0-1----x3x3--3--0-1----87s E ----------------------------65s- DrB-S-B-S-B-S-B-S-
[Staccato section] E -------------666666------------- B -3-5-----5-5-666666------------- G -3-5-x3--3-5-555555------------- D -3-5-----3-5-555555------------- A -1-3-----1-3-333333------------- E -------------------------------- DrB-S-B-S-B-S-B-S-
[Riff] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D E 0------x-3--2----0------x-3-5-3-2-3-2----(Em 3 5 3 D 2 3 2) B 0-1-0--3-0--3----0-1-0--3-0-----3---- G 0------0-0--2----0------0-0-----2--- D 2------0-2--0----2------0-x-----0--- A 3------x-2--0----3------x-2--------- E -------3-0--x-----------3-0---------
[Intro - Capo 2 - vocal starts on F# if you use Capo, E if not] Cmaj7 G Em D x 2
[Verse 1] [Cmaj7] You got a fast [G] car, [Em] I want a ticket to [D] anywhere. [Cmaj7] Maybe we make a [G] deal, [Em] Maybe together we can [D] get somewhere. [Cmaj7] Any place is bette [G] r. [Em] Starting from zero, got [D] nothing to lose. [Cmaj7] Maybe we'll make somet [G] hing, [Em] Me myself, I got [D] nothing to prove.
[Link 1] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D
[Verse 2] [Cmaj7] You got a fast [G] car [Em] And I got a plan [D] to get us out of here I been [Cmaj7] working at the conv [G] enience store [Em] Managed to save j [D] ust a little bit of money [Cmaj7] Won't have to drive too [G] far Just c [Em] ross the border and [D] into the city [Cmaj7] You and I c [G] an both get jobs And [Em] finally see what it [D] means to be living
[Link] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D
[Verse 3] You see [Cmaj7] my old man's [G] got a problem He [Em] live with the bottle [D] that's the way it is He says his [Cmaj7] body's too old f [G] or working His b [Em] ody's too young to [D] look like his My [Cmaj7] mama went off and [G] left him She w [Em] anted more from life than [D] he could give I said, " [Cmaj7] somebody's got to take [G] care of him" So I [Em] quit school and [D] that's what I did
[Link] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D
[Verse 4] [Cmaj7] You got a fast [G] car But is it f [Em] ast enough so we can [D] fly away [Cmaj7] We gotta make a deci [G] sion [Em] We leave tonight or live and [D] die this way
[Link] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D
[Chorus 1] I remember when we were [C] driving, driving in your car The [G] speed so fast I felt like I was drunk [Em] City lights lay out before us And your [D] arm felt nice wrapped round my shoulder And [C] I.. [Em] .. had a [D] feeling that I belonged And [C] I.. [Em] .. had a [D] feeling I could be someone, [C] be someone, [D] be someone
[Link] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D
[Verse 5] [Cmaj7] You got a fast [G] car And [Em] we go cruising to enterta [D] in ourselves You [Cmaj7] still ain't got a j [G] ob And I [Em] work in a market [D] as a checkout girl [Cmaj7] I know things will get b [G] etter [Em] You'll find work and I [D] 'll get promoted [Cmaj7] Well move out of the [G] shelter [Em] Buy a big house and [D] live in the suburbs
[Link] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D
[Chorus 2] I remember when we were [C] driving, driving in your car The [G] speed so fast I felt like I was drunk [Em] City lights lay out before us And your [D] arm felt nice wrapped round my shoulder And [C] I.. [Em] .. had a [D] feeling that I belonged And [C] I.. [Em] .. had a [D] feeling I could be someone, [C] be someone, [D] be someone
[Link] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D
[Verse 6] [Cmaj7] You got a fast [G] car And [Em] I got a job that [D] pays all our bills You [Cmaj7] stay out drinking [G] late at the bar See [Em] more of your friends than you [D] do of your kids [C] I'd always hoped for [G] better Thought [Em] maybe togethe [D] r you and me would find it [C] I got no plans I ain't [G] going nowhere So [Em] take your fast car an [D] d keep on driving
[Link] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D
[Chorus 3] I remember when we were [C] driving, driving in your car The [G] speed so fast I felt like I was drunk [Em] City lights lay out before us And your [D] arm felt nice wrapped round my shoulder And [C] I.. [Em] .. had a [D] feeling that I belonged And [C] I.. [Em] .. had a [D] feeling I could be someone, [C] be someone, [D] be someone
[Link] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D
[Verse 7] [Cmaj7] You got a fast [G] car But is it [Em] fast enough so you can [D] fly away [Cmaj7] You gotta make a dec [G] ision [Em] You leave tonight or live and [D] die this way
[Coda] Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G Em D Cmaj7 G
