Dirt Road Anthem

by Jason Aldean
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Lyrics

Yeah, I’m (Bm)chill in’ on (G)a dirt (D)road,

laid back, (Bm)swerv in’ like (G)I’m George (D)Jones.

Smoke (Bm)roll in’ out (G)the win (D)dow, an ice cold beer (Bm)sit tin’ in (G)the con (D)sole.

Mem o ry lane up in (G)the head (D)lights has got me rem i (Bm)nisc in’ on (G)them good (D)times.

I’m (Bm)turn in’ off (G)a real (D)life drive; and that’s right, I’m hit tin’ (Bm)eas y street (G)on mud (D)tires.

Back in the (Bm)day Potts farm (G)was the place to go, load the truck up, hit the dirt road.

(Bm)Jump the barbed (G)wire, spread the word, light the bon fire, then call the girls.

(Bm)King in the can (G)and the Marl b’ro (D)man, Jack and Jim were a few good men.

Where you (Bm)learned how to kiss (G)and cuss, and fight, (D)too.

Bet ter watch out for the boys in blue.

And (Bm)all this small (G)town he said, (D)she said, ain’t it fun ny how ru mors spread?

Like (Bm)“I know some (G)thin’ y’all don’t (D)know.” Man, that talk is get tin’ old.

You bet ter (Bm)mind your bus’ ness, (G)man, watch your mouth ’fore I have to knock that loud mouth out.

I’m (Bm)tired of talk in’.

(G)Man, y’all ain’t (D)lis t’nin’; them old dirt roads is what y’all miss in’.

I’m (Bm)chill in’ on (G)a dirt (D)road,

laid back, (Bm)swerv in’ like (G)I’m George (D)Jones.

Smoke (Bm)roll in’ out (G)the win (D)dow, an ice cold beer (Bm)sit tin’ in (G)the con (D)sole.

Mem o ry lane up in (G)the head (D)lights has got me rem i (Bm)nisc in’ on (G)them good (D)times.

I’m (Bm)turn in’ off (G)a real (D)life drive; and that’s right, I’m hit tin’ (Bm)eas y street (G)on mud (D)tires.

I sit (Bm)back and think a bout (G)them good ol’ days, the way we were raised in our South ern ways.

And we (Bm)like corn bread (G)and bis cuits; and if it’s broke a round here, we fix it.

(Bm)I can take y’all (G)where you need to go, down to my hood, back in them woods.

We do it dif f’rent (G)’round here, that’s (D)right, but we sure do it good and we do it all night.

So, if you real ly (G)wan na know how it (D)feels to get off the road with trucks and four wheels, (Bm)jump on in and, (G)man, tell your friends we’ll raise some hell where the black top ends.

I’m (Bm)chill in’ on (G)a dirt (D)road,

laid back, (Bm)swerv in’ like (G)I’m George (D)Jones.

Smoke (Bm)roll in’ out (G)the win (D)dow, an ice cold beer (Bm)sit tin’ in (G)the con (D)sole.

Mem o ry lane up in (G)the head (D)lights has got me rem i (Bm)nisc in’ on (G)them good (D)times.

I’m (Bm)turn in’ off (G)a real (D)life drive; and that’s right, I’m hit tin’ (Bm)eas y street (G)on mud (D)tires.

Let’s ride.

I’m (Bm)chill in’ on (G)a dirt (D)road,

laid back, (Bm)swerv in’ like (G)I’m George (D)Jones.

Smoke (Bm)roll in’ out (G)the win (D)dow, an ice cold beer (Bm)sit tin’ in (G)the con (D)sole.

Mem o ry lane up in (G)the head (D)lights has got me rem i (Bm)nisc in’ on (G)them good (D)times.

I’m (Bm)turn in’ off (G)a real (D)life drive; and that’s right, I’m hit tin’ (Bm)eas y street (G)on mud (D)tires.

Let’s ride.

I’m

Dirt Road Anthem — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Dirt Road Anthem" by Jason Aldean: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 138 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Dirt Road Anthem”

What key is "Dirt Road Anthem" by Jason Aldean played in?
Dirt Road Anthem is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dirt Road Anthem"?
The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dirt Road Anthem" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Dirt Road Anthem"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dirt Road Anthem"?
"Dirt Road Anthem" was originally performed by Jason Aldean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dirt Road Anthem"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bm, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Jason Aldean can I play here?
Try "FLY OVER STATES", "TONIGHT LOOKS GOOD ON YOU", "NIGHT TRAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Dirt Road Anthem" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dirt Road Anthem" by Jason Aldean. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Dirt Road Anthem" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Dirt Road Anthem" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.