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Detour lyrics and chords

Detour song lyrics are the property of the respective artist, authors and labels, they are intended solely for educational purposes and private study only. The chords provided are my interpretation and their accuracy is not guaranteed.

Detour lyrics and chords are provided for your personal use, it was recorded by Hank Thompson. With a little practice you can play and sing this great classic, it has up tempo with simple chords.

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Detour
by Hank Thompson
 
G
Headed down life's crooked road 
 
Lot of things I never knowed
                                    D7
And because of me not knowing I now pine
        G
Trouble got in the trail 
                     
Spent the next five years in jail
            D7               G
Should have read that detour sign
 
G7 C
De-tour there's a muddy road ahead 
D7  G
De-tour paid no mind to what it said
G7  C
De-tour oh these bitter things I find 
            G    D7          G
Should have read that detour sign
 
 
When I got right to the place 
 
Where it said about face
                                     D7
I thought that all my worries were behind
        G
But the father I go the more sorrow I know
            D7               G
Should have read that detour sign
 
Repeat #2
 
When I got stuck in the mud
 
All my hopes dropped with a thud
                                         D7
I guess that my heart stings are made of twine
       G
Had no will power to get from the hole that I'm in yet
            D7               G
Should have read that detour sign
 
Repeat #2

 
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Classic Country Music Lyrics home | Hank Thompson song lyrics

What a fun song this one is, it's an up tempo with a catchy melody. It will require a bit of practice for your timing, but it's well worth the extra effort. Click "here" at the top of this page to enter Pure Country Music, it should be on one of Hank Thompson's cds. Print Detour lyrics and chords, this is one of those really fun songs to play and sing.