King of the Road.
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Category:Calm
Link:Performance Example
Notes:Roger Miller's original version of this iconic tune about the joys of a simple, roaming life.

 

ITrailer for IVsale or rent,

V7Rooms to let Ififty cents.

No phone, no IVpool, no pets

I V7ain't got no cigarettes

Ah, but Itwo hours of IVpushin' broom

Buys an V7eight by twelve Ifour-bit room

I'm a I7man of IVmeans by no means

V7King of the Iroad.

 

IThird boxcar, IVmidnight train,

V7Destination IBangor, Maine.

Old worn out IVsuits and shoes,

I V7don't pay no union dues,

I smoke Iold stogies IVI have found

V7Short, but not too Ibig around

I'm a I7man of IVmeans by no means

V7King of the Iroad.

 

I know Ievery engineer on IVevery train

V7All of their children, and Iall of their names

And Ievery handout in IVevery town

And V7every lock that ain't locked when no one's around.

 

I sing, ITrailer for IVsale or rent,

V7Rooms to let Ififty cents.

No phone, no IVpool, no pets

I V7ain't got no cigarettes

Ah, but Itwo hours of IVpushin' broom

Buys an V7eight by twelve Ifour-bit room

I'm a I7man of IVmeans by no means

 

V7King of the Iroad (x 3)

 

Chords Used

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