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[Intro]
[Em] [Am] [Em]
[Em]Church
[Am]Gold
[Em]I just give it gas, [Em]stomp it to the floor
[Am]My 28's choppin' with [Em]the trunk picked up
[Em]I just give it gas [Am]like the race don't end
[Em]My brakes ain't workin' near [Em]as good as I am
[Am]I just give it gas, [Em]I just give it gas
[Em]28's chop, [Am]trunk picked up
[Em]I just give it gas, [Em]I just give it gas
[Am]Brakes ain't workin' near [Em]as good as I am
[Em]I just [Am]give it gas
[Em]I ain't ever see an [Em]E, me, never took an L
[Am]Back when I was broke, I was [Em]still ridin' in somethin' fresh as hell
[Em]Yeah, Hank Williams [Am]out them Memphis 12's
[Em]Southside swervin', Boss Hog [Em]in a old Chevelle
[Am]Hillbilly got the flavor like [Em]a whole rack of ribs
[Em]Rebel flag diamond ring, thеy shake my [Am]hand and they know what it is
[Em]Red Chеvy, blue Ford, [Em]that's a civil war
[Am]People treat me shitty, why [Em]would I be civil for?
[Em]I stay quiet 'cause there [Am]ain't no use in helpin' folks
[Em]'Cause they gon' fuck you over, [Em]leave you stranded out there all alone
[Am]Bitch I'm bone stock, [Em]ridin' solo, no clock
[Em]I'm a legend in the storm, call [Am]me Whitey and I can shout it back
[Em]I just give it gas, [Em]stomp it to the floor
[Am]My 28's choppin' with [Em]the trunk picked up
[Em]I just give it gas [Am]like the race don't end
[Em]My brakes ain't workin' near [Em]as good as I am
[Am]I just give it gas, [Em]I just give it gas
[Em]28's chop, [Am]trunk picked up
[Em]I just give it gas, [Em]I just give it gas
[Am]Brakes ain't workin' near [Em]as good as I am
[Em]I just [Am]give it gas
[Em]I'm like the beast [Em]and they know why
[Am]'Cause they don't let me pop [Em]up at award shows lookin' too fly
[Em]Barbecue stain on [Am]my pearl button up
[Em]Tell a hatin' country singer, [Em]bitch, shut the fuck up
[Am]Yeah, I shoulda been [Em]born in the '70s
[Em]Because these young spiffy hippies [Am]be lookin' hella sketch on me
[Em]And my T chip [Em]like my new 6-7
[Am]All black cash, [Em]front gate like Heaven
[Em]Head filled with the [Am]raps like a 7-11
[Em]I guess that's what I get [Em]for smokin' weed down in the southland
[Am]Up-Motherfuckin'-Church smokin' weed [Em]at the sermon
[Em]Passin' Jesus fat joints 'cause [Am]he's the one who wrote 'em
[Em]I just give it gas, [Em]stomp it to the floor
[Am]My 28's choppin' with [Em]the trunk picked up
[Em]I just give it gas [Am]like the race don't end
[Em]My brakes ain't workin' near [Em]as good as I am
[Am]I just give it gas, [Em]I just give it gas
[Em]28's chop, [Am]trunk picked up
[Em]I just give it gas, [Em]I just give it gas
[Am]Brakes ain't workin' near [Em]as good as I am
[Em]I just [Am]give it gas
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Gas by Upchurch is played in the key of Em with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Em (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Am (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Gas by Upchurch: sounding in Em without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Em (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Em to Am requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – iv
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
EmAm
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyEMAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyEMOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of Em without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family EM
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of EM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
iEmTonic
ii°F#dimSupertonic
IIIGMediant
ivAmSubdominant
vBmDominant
VICSubmediant
VIIDSubtonic
speedDifficulty Level: Very Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle2 chord unik digunakan
check_circleSemua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: EM•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: i – iv•DIFF: 1/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Gas
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Gas (Upchurch)?
To play the Easy Chords for Gas, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Gas?
The original recording key for Gas by Upchurch is EM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
