Nothing but a Good Ride
Nothing But A Good Ride - Lyle Lovett
CAPO 1
Intro: G-C-G G-C-G G-C-G G-C-G
C
Hes pulling out for Reno
G
He hopes a tire dont blow
D
Up near Albuquerque
G
Hell fuel and get some coffee
C
Clines Corners truck stop
G
A waitress with a wet mop
D
Telling him to dont walk
G
He tips his hat and dont talk
CHORUS
C C
He knows its nothing but a good ride
G G
No theres nothing there he cant slide
D D
No theres nothing that he wont spin
G G
No theres nothing to it do it again
C C
No its nothing but the big show
G G
No theres nowhere that he wont go
D D
No he never has to ask why
G C G G
He knows its nothing but a good ride
C
He says theres something about a sunrise
G
Waking up sleepy eyes
D
He says theres something about a highway
G
Telling him he cant stay
C
He says theres something about a long drive
G
That gives him some peace of mind
D
And theres something that he cant take
G
When hes coming in second place
CHORUS
C C
He knows its nothing but a good ride
G G
No theres nothing there he cant slide
D D
No theres nothing that he wont spin
G G
No theres nothing to it do it again
C C
No its nothing but the big show
G G
No theres nowhere that he wont go
D D
No he never has to ask why
G G
He knows its nothing but a good ride
BREAK: C-G-D-G-C-G-D-G
C
And when its all over
G
Hell move a little slower
D
Hell back up to the trailer
G
And look toward Oklahoma
C
Hell pull out right through the middle of town
G
And watch the sun start sinking down
D
Still just lighting up the road signs
G
Getting ready for the next time.
CHORUS
C C
He knows its nothing but a good ride
G G
No theres nothing there he cant slide
D D
No theres nothing that he wont spin
G G
No theres nothing to it do it again
C C
No its nothing but the big show
G G
No theres nowhere that he wont go
D D
No he never has to ask why
G----C G G----C G G----C G
He knows its nothing but a good ride