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Willin’ Chords

Little Feat Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Willin’ Chords – Guitar

Little Feat’s classic trucker anthem about a weary but resilient driver. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: This song has a laid-back, rolling feel; keep your strum relaxed and slightly behind the beat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

I’ve been warped by the rain, driven by the snow

G C G

I’m drunk and dirty, don’t you know

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And I was out on the road late at night

C G

I seen my pretty Alice in every headlight

C G

Alice, Dallas Alice

Verse 2

G C G

I’ve been from Tucson to Tucumcari

C G

Tehachapi to Tonopah

C G

Driven every kind of rig that’s ever been made

C G C

Driven the back roads so I wouldn’t get weighed

Chorus

C G

And if you give me weed, whiskey and wine

C G

And you show me a sign

C G

I’ll be willin’, to be movin’

Verse 3

G C G C

Well I’ve been kicked by the wind, robbed by the sleet

G C G

Had my head stoved in, but I’m still on my feet

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And I was out on the road late at night

C G

I seen my pretty Alice in every headlight

C G

Alice, Dallas Alice

Bridge

G C G C

Now I smuggled some smokes and whiskey from Mexico

G C G

Baked by the sun, every time I go to Mexico

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And if you give me weed, whiskey and wine

C G

And you show me a sign

C G

I’ll be willin’, to be movin’

Practice tip: The chord progression between G and C is the core of this song; practice switching between these two chords cleanly without slowing down the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Willin’"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Willin’" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Willin’" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Willin’"?

It was written by Lowell George, and released in 1971.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Willin’ Chords – Ukulele

Little Feat’s classic trucker anthem about a weary but resilient driver. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song has a laid-back, rolling feel; keep your strum relaxed and slightly behind the beat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

I’ve been warped by the rain, driven by the snow

G C G

I’m drunk and dirty, don’t you know

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And I was out on the road late at night

C G

I seen my pretty Alice in every headlight

C G

Alice, Dallas Alice

Verse 2

G C G

I’ve been from Tucson to Tucumcari

C G

Tehachapi to Tonopah

C G

Driven every kind of rig that’s ever been made

C G C

Driven the back roads so I wouldn’t get weighed

Chorus

C G

And if you give me weed, whiskey and wine

C G

And you show me a sign

C G

I’ll be willin’, to be movin’

Verse 3

G C G C

Well I’ve been kicked by the wind, robbed by the sleet

G C G

Had my head stoved in, but I’m still on my feet

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And I was out on the road late at night

C G

I seen my pretty Alice in every headlight

C G

Alice, Dallas Alice

Bridge

G C G C

Now I smuggled some smokes and whiskey from Mexico

G C G

Baked by the sun, every time I go to Mexico

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And if you give me weed, whiskey and wine

C G

And you show me a sign

C G

I’ll be willin’, to be movin’

Practice tip: The chord progression between G and C is the core of this song; practice switching between these two chords cleanly without slowing down the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Willin’"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Willin’" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Willin’" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Willin’"?

It was written by Lowell George, and released in 1971.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Willin’ Chords – Piano

Little Feat’s classic trucker anthem about a weary but resilient driver. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song has a laid-back, rolling feel; keep your strum relaxed and slightly behind the beat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

I’ve been warped by the rain, driven by the snow

G C G

I’m drunk and dirty, don’t you know

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And I was out on the road late at night

C G

I seen my pretty Alice in every headlight

C G

Alice, Dallas Alice

Verse 2

G C G

I’ve been from Tucson to Tucumcari

C G

Tehachapi to Tonopah

C G

Driven every kind of rig that’s ever been made

C G C

Driven the back roads so I wouldn’t get weighed

Chorus

C G

And if you give me weed, whiskey and wine

C G

And you show me a sign

C G

I’ll be willin’, to be movin’

Verse 3

G C G C

Well I’ve been kicked by the wind, robbed by the sleet

G C G

Had my head stoved in, but I’m still on my feet

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And I was out on the road late at night

C G

I seen my pretty Alice in every headlight

C G

Alice, Dallas Alice

Bridge

G C G C

Now I smuggled some smokes and whiskey from Mexico

G C G

Baked by the sun, every time I go to Mexico

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And if you give me weed, whiskey and wine

C G

And you show me a sign

C G

I’ll be willin’, to be movin’

Practice tip: The chord progression between G and C is the core of this song; practice switching between these two chords cleanly without slowing down the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Willin’"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Willin’" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Willin’" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Willin’"?

It was written by Lowell George, and released in 1971.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Willin’ Chords – Banjo

Little Feat’s classic trucker anthem about a weary but resilient driver. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song has a laid-back, rolling feel; keep your strum relaxed and slightly behind the beat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

I’ve been warped by the rain, driven by the snow

G C G

I’m drunk and dirty, don’t you know

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And I was out on the road late at night

C G

I seen my pretty Alice in every headlight

C G

Alice, Dallas Alice

Verse 2

G C G

I’ve been from Tucson to Tucumcari

C G

Tehachapi to Tonopah

C G

Driven every kind of rig that’s ever been made

C G C

Driven the back roads so I wouldn’t get weighed

Chorus

C G

And if you give me weed, whiskey and wine

C G

And you show me a sign

C G

I’ll be willin’, to be movin’

Verse 3

G C G C

Well I’ve been kicked by the wind, robbed by the sleet

G C G

Had my head stoved in, but I’m still on my feet

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And I was out on the road late at night

C G

I seen my pretty Alice in every headlight

C G

Alice, Dallas Alice

Bridge

G C G C

Now I smuggled some smokes and whiskey from Mexico

G C G

Baked by the sun, every time I go to Mexico

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And if you give me weed, whiskey and wine

C G

And you show me a sign

C G

I’ll be willin’, to be movin’

Practice tip: The chord progression between G and C is the core of this song; practice switching between these two chords cleanly without slowing down the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Willin’"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Willin’" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Willin’" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Willin’"?

It was written by Lowell George, and released in 1971.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Willin’ Chords – Mandolin

Little Feat’s classic trucker anthem about a weary but resilient driver. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song has a laid-back, rolling feel; keep your strum relaxed and slightly behind the beat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

I’ve been warped by the rain, driven by the snow

G C G

I’m drunk and dirty, don’t you know

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And I was out on the road late at night

C G

I seen my pretty Alice in every headlight

C G

Alice, Dallas Alice

Verse 2

G C G

I’ve been from Tucson to Tucumcari

C G

Tehachapi to Tonopah

C G

Driven every kind of rig that’s ever been made

C G C

Driven the back roads so I wouldn’t get weighed

Chorus

C G

And if you give me weed, whiskey and wine

C G

And you show me a sign

C G

I’ll be willin’, to be movin’

Verse 3

G C G C

Well I’ve been kicked by the wind, robbed by the sleet

G C G

Had my head stoved in, but I’m still on my feet

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And I was out on the road late at night

C G

I seen my pretty Alice in every headlight

C G

Alice, Dallas Alice

Bridge

G C G C

Now I smuggled some smokes and whiskey from Mexico

G C G

Baked by the sun, every time I go to Mexico

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And if you give me weed, whiskey and wine

C G

And you show me a sign

C G

I’ll be willin’, to be movin’

Practice tip: The chord progression between G and C is the core of this song; practice switching between these two chords cleanly without slowing down the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Willin’"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Willin’" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Willin’" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Willin’"?

It was written by Lowell George, and released in 1971.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Willin’ Chords – Harmonica

Little Feat’s classic trucker anthem about a weary but resilient driver. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song has a laid-back, rolling feel; keep your strum relaxed and slightly behind the beat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

I’ve been warped by the rain, driven by the snow

G C G

I’m drunk and dirty, don’t you know

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And I was out on the road late at night

C G

I seen my pretty Alice in every headlight

C G

Alice, Dallas Alice

Verse 2

G C G

I’ve been from Tucson to Tucumcari

C G

Tehachapi to Tonopah

C G

Driven every kind of rig that’s ever been made

C G C

Driven the back roads so I wouldn’t get weighed

Chorus

C G

And if you give me weed, whiskey and wine

C G

And you show me a sign

C G

I’ll be willin’, to be movin’

Verse 3

G C G C

Well I’ve been kicked by the wind, robbed by the sleet

G C G

Had my head stoved in, but I’m still on my feet

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And I was out on the road late at night

C G

I seen my pretty Alice in every headlight

C G

Alice, Dallas Alice

Bridge

G C G C

Now I smuggled some smokes and whiskey from Mexico

G C G

Baked by the sun, every time I go to Mexico

C G

And I’m still, willin’

Chorus

C G

And if you give me weed, whiskey and wine

C G

And you show me a sign

C G

I’ll be willin’, to be movin’

Practice tip: The chord progression between G and C is the core of this song; practice switching between these two chords cleanly without slowing down the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Willin’"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Willin’" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Willin’" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Willin’"?

It was written by Lowell George, and released in 1971.