Bruce Springsteen – Hitch Hikin Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

Bruce Springsteen – Hitch Hikin Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

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This is the chord progression of Hitch Hikin by Bruce Springsteen on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse 1]
G     Em7      G          Em7
Thumb stuck out as I go
G         Em7         G                 Em7
I’m just travelin’ up the road
D                                 Cadd9
Maps don’t do much for me, friend
D                                         Cadd9
I follow the weather and the wind

[Verse 2]
G         Em7         G         Em7
I’m hitch hikin’ all day long
G         Em7                 G         Em7
Got what I can carry and my song
D                                               Cadd9
I’m a rolling stone just rolling on
D                                         Cadd9
Catch me now ’cause tomorrow, I’ll be gone

[Verse 3]
G         Em7         G         Em7
Family man gives me a ride
G         Em7         G         Em7
Got his pregnant Sally at his side
D                                       Cadd9
Yes indeed, sir, children are a gift
D                                 Cadd9
Thank you kindly for the lift

[Chorus]
G Em7 G Em7
I’m hitch hikin’ all day long
G Em7

[Verse 4]
G Em7 G Em7
Trucker gears his engine down
G Em7 G Em7
Says, “Climb on up, son, I’m highway-bound”
D Cadd9
Dashboard picture of a pretty girl
D C
I’m ridin’ high on top of the world

[Chorus]
G Em7 G Em7
I’m hitch hikin’ all day long
G Em7

[Verse 5]
G Em7 G Em7
Gearhead in a souped-up ’72
G Em7 G Em7
Wants to show a kid just what this thing’ll do
D Cadd9
Telephone poles and trees go whizzin’ by
D Cadd9
Thank you, pal, she sure can fly

[Chorus]
G Em7 G Em7
I’m hitch hikin’ all day long
G Em7 G Em7
I’m hitch hikin’ all day long
G Em7 G Em7
I’m hitch hikin’ all day long
G Em7 G Em7
I’m hitch hikin’ all day long

[Outro]
G Em7
G Em7
G Em7

How to play Hitch Hikin: key, chords and progression

Hitch Hikin by Bruce Springsteen is built around E minor (one sharp: F♯), with 5 chords in all: G, Em7, D, Cadd9 and C.

The backbone of the song is Em7 – G – Em7 – D (i7 – III – i7 – VII in E minor). Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
Em7 chord on guitar (020000)
Em7E G B D
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Cadd9 chord on guitar (x32030)
Cadd9C E G D
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G

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Hitch Hikin chords: questions

What key is Hitch Hikin in?

Hitch Hikin by Bruce Springsteen is centred on E minor (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Hitch Hikin?

Hitch Hikin uses 5 chords: G, Em7, D, Cadd9, C.

What is the chord progression of Hitch Hikin?

The main progression is Em7 – G – Em7 – D (i7 – III – i7 – VII).

Is Hitch Hikin easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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