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Ventura Highway Chords

America Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · Dm · C · Am

Ventura Highway Chords – Guitar

America’s breezy folk-rock classic with a laid-back California vibe. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Breezy Folk (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret for the original key. Keep the strumming light and airy to capture the song’s sunny feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Chewing on a piece of grass

Em

Walking down the road

G

Tell me, how long you gonna

Em

Stay here, Joe?

G

Some people say this town don’t

Em

Look good in snow

G Em

You don’t care, I know

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Verse 2

G

Wishin’ on a falling star

Em

Watchin’ for the early train

G

Sorry boy, but I’ve been hit

Em

By purple rain

G

Aw, come on, Joe, you can

Em

Always change your name

G Em

Thanks a lot, son, just the same

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Bridge

AmGAmG

Am G

Cause the free wind is blowin’ through your hair

Am G

And the days surround your daylight there

Am G

Seasons crying no despair

Am G

Alligator lizards in the air, in the air

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Practice tip: The verse alternates between G and Em — two of the easiest chords on guitar. Focus on making the D chord transition in the chorus smooth.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Dm · C · Am

Ventura Highway Chords – Ukulele

America’s breezy folk-rock classic with a laid-back California vibe. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Breezy Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret for the original key. Keep the strumming light and airy to capture the song’s sunny feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Chewing on a piece of grass

Em

Walking down the road

G

Tell me, how long you gonna

Em

Stay here, Joe?

G

Some people say this town don’t

Em

Look good in snow

G Em

You don’t care, I know

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Verse 2

G

Wishin’ on a falling star

Em

Watchin’ for the early train

G

Sorry boy, but I’ve been hit

Em

By purple rain

G

Aw, come on, Joe, you can

Em

Always change your name

G Em

Thanks a lot, son, just the same

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Bridge

AmGAmG

Am G

Cause the free wind is blowin’ through your hair

Am G

And the days surround your daylight there

Am G

Seasons crying no despair

Am G

Alligator lizards in the air, in the air

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Practice tip: The verse alternates between G and Em — two of the easiest chords on guitar. Focus on making the D chord transition in the chorus smooth.

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Dm · C · Am

Ventura Highway Chords – Piano

America’s breezy folk-rock classic with a laid-back California vibe. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Breezy Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret for the original key. Keep the strumming light and airy to capture the song’s sunny feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Chewing on a piece of grass

Em

Walking down the road

G

Tell me, how long you gonna

Em

Stay here, Joe?

G

Some people say this town don’t

Em

Look good in snow

G Em

You don’t care, I know

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Verse 2

G

Wishin’ on a falling star

Em

Watchin’ for the early train

G

Sorry boy, but I’ve been hit

Em

By purple rain

G

Aw, come on, Joe, you can

Em

Always change your name

G Em

Thanks a lot, son, just the same

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Bridge

AmGAmG

Am G

Cause the free wind is blowin’ through your hair

Am G

And the days surround your daylight there

Am G

Seasons crying no despair

Am G

Alligator lizards in the air, in the air

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Practice tip: The verse alternates between G and Em — two of the easiest chords on guitar. Focus on making the D chord transition in the chorus smooth.

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Dm · C · Am

Ventura Highway Chords – Banjo

America’s breezy folk-rock classic with a laid-back California vibe. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Breezy Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret for the original key. Keep the strumming light and airy to capture the song’s sunny feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Chewing on a piece of grass

Em

Walking down the road

G

Tell me, how long you gonna

Em

Stay here, Joe?

G

Some people say this town don’t

Em

Look good in snow

G Em

You don’t care, I know

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Verse 2

G

Wishin’ on a falling star

Em

Watchin’ for the early train

G

Sorry boy, but I’ve been hit

Em

By purple rain

G

Aw, come on, Joe, you can

Em

Always change your name

G Em

Thanks a lot, son, just the same

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Bridge

AmGAmG

Am G

Cause the free wind is blowin’ through your hair

Am G

And the days surround your daylight there

Am G

Seasons crying no despair

Am G

Alligator lizards in the air, in the air

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Practice tip: The verse alternates between G and Em — two of the easiest chords on guitar. Focus on making the D chord transition in the chorus smooth.

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · Dm · C · Am

Ventura Highway Chords – Mandolin

America’s breezy folk-rock classic with a laid-back California vibe. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Breezy Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret for the original key. Keep the strumming light and airy to capture the song’s sunny feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Chewing on a piece of grass

Em

Walking down the road

G

Tell me, how long you gonna

Em

Stay here, Joe?

G

Some people say this town don’t

Em

Look good in snow

G Em

You don’t care, I know

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Verse 2

G

Wishin’ on a falling star

Em

Watchin’ for the early train

G

Sorry boy, but I’ve been hit

Em

By purple rain

G

Aw, come on, Joe, you can

Em

Always change your name

G Em

Thanks a lot, son, just the same

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Bridge

AmGAmG

Am G

Cause the free wind is blowin’ through your hair

Am G

And the days surround your daylight there

Am G

Seasons crying no despair

Am G

Alligator lizards in the air, in the air

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Practice tip: The verse alternates between G and Em — two of the easiest chords on guitar. Focus on making the D chord transition in the chorus smooth.

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · Dm · C · Am

Ventura Highway Chords – Harmonica

America’s breezy folk-rock classic with a laid-back California vibe. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Breezy Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret for the original key. Keep the strumming light and airy to capture the song’s sunny feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Chewing on a piece of grass

Em

Walking down the road

G

Tell me, how long you gonna

Em

Stay here, Joe?

G

Some people say this town don’t

Em

Look good in snow

G Em

You don’t care, I know

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Verse 2

G

Wishin’ on a falling star

Em

Watchin’ for the early train

G

Sorry boy, but I’ve been hit

Em

By purple rain

G

Aw, come on, Joe, you can

Em

Always change your name

G Em

Thanks a lot, son, just the same

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Bridge

AmGAmG

Am G

Cause the free wind is blowin’ through your hair

Am G

And the days surround your daylight there

Am G

Seasons crying no despair

Am G

Alligator lizards in the air, in the air

Chorus

D Em G

Ventura Highway in the sunshine

D

Where the days are longer

Em G

The nights are stronger than moonshine

D G

You’re gonna go, I know

Practice tip: The verse alternates between G and Em — two of the easiest chords on guitar. Focus on making the D chord transition in the chorus smooth.