Key: F
Introduction:
F Bb
I WALKED HER TO THE PLANE IN PHOENIX, I SAID, "SAY HELLO TO YOUR MAMA."
F C
SHE COULDN'T EVEN LOOK ME IN THE EYE
F Bb
I DROVE OUT TO THE DESERT JUST LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED
F C F
AND SOMEWHERE IN THE DARKNESS I HEARD HER SAY GOOD BYE
Bb C F
NOW I HEAR VOICES IN THE WIND SAYIN' SHE AIN'T COMING BACK AGAIN
Bb C Dm C
I LOOK FOR GUIDANCE IN THE SKY BUT THE STARS HAVE ALL GONE OUT TONIGHT
Bb C
I FELL LIKE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE IS DYING
Bb F
EVEN THE MAN IN THE MOON IS CRYING.
F Bb
I'M BURNING UP THIS BLACKTOP, HEADING DOWN TO AUSTIN
F C
I WONDER IF SHE MISSES ME TONIGHT
F Bb
I WISH THAT I COULD TELL HER, HOW MUCH I LOVE HER
F C F
AND I WISH THIS DAMNED OL' THUNDERBIRD COULD FLY.