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Key
Dm
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Dm · C · Bb · F
Life Is a Highway Chords – Guitar
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Key
Dm
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Dm · C · Bb · F
Life Is a Highway Chords – Ukulele
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Key
Dm
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Dm · C · Bb · F
Life Is a Highway Chords – Piano
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Key
Dm
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Dm · C · Bb · F
Life Is a Highway Chords – Banjo
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Key
Dm
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Dm · C · Bb · F
Life Is a Highway Chords – Mandolin
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Key
Dm
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Dm · C · Bb · F
Life Is a Highway Chords – Harmonica
An infectious road-trip anthem made popular again by Rascal Flatts for the movie “Cars.”
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep the strum energetic and driving. This song is all about momentum.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Dm – C
Bb – F
Dm – C
Bb – F
Verse 2
Dm – C
Bb – F
Dm – C
Bb – F
Chorus
Dm – C – Bb – F (×2)
Verse 3
Dm – C
Bb – F
Dm – C
Bb – F
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Life Is a Highway"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Dm, C, Bb and F.
Is "Life Is a Highway" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of Dm, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Life Is a Highway" in?
It is in the key of Dm.
Who wrote "Life Is a Highway"?
It was written by Tom Cochrane, and released in 1991.