Truckin'

by Grateful Dead
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Lyrics

(E)Truck in’,

got my chips cashed in.

Keep (A)truck in’,

like the doo dah man.

To (B)geth er,

more or less in line,

(A)just keep truck in’ on.

(E)Ar rows of ne on and flash ing mar quees out on Main Street.

Chi ca go, New York, De troit and it’s all on the same street.

Your typ i cal cit y in volved in a typ i cal day dream.

out of the up and see what to mor row brings.

lone.

Dal las

got a soft ma chine.

Been (A)Hous ton,

too close to New Or leans.

(B)New York

the got the ways and means,

and (A)just won’t let you be.

(E)Most of the cats that you meet on the streets speak of true love.

She Most of the time, they’re sit tin’ and cry in’ at home.

street.

Your One of these days, y in they know they got ta get go in’,

out of the door and down to the street all a shame?”

Truck in’,

like the doo dah man Been (A)once told

me, “Got ta play your hand.

(B)Some times

you cards ain’t worth a dime

if (A)you don’t lay ’em down.”

(A)Some times the light’s all shin in’ on me,

Oth er times I can (D)bare ly (A)see.

(D)Late ly, it oc (F#m)curs to (F#)me

what a (Amaj7)long,

strange trip it’s been.

(E)Sit tin’ and star in’ out of the ho tel win dow.

Got a tip they’re gon na kick the door in a gain.

I’d like to get some sleep be fore I trav el,

but if you got a war rant, I guess you’re gon na come in.

Bust ed

down on Bour bon Street.

(A)Set up

like a bowl in’ pin.

(B)Knocked down,

it gets to wear in’ thin.

They (A)just won’t let you be.

You’re sick of hang in’ a round; you’d like to trav el.

Get ti red of trav el in’, you want to set tle down.

I guess they can’t re voke your soul for try in’.

Get out of the door, light out and look all a round.

(A)Some times the light’s all shin in’ on me.

Oth er times I can (D)bare ly (A)see.

(D)Late ly, it oc (F#m)curs to (F#)me

what a (Amaj7)long,

strange trip it’s been.

Truck in’,

I’m a go in’ home,

(A)whoa, whoa, ba by, back where I be long.

(B)Back home,

sit down and patch my bones,

and (A)get back truck in’ on.

Truckin' — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Truckin'" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 120 BPM.

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About “Truckin'”

Where are the chord symbols for "Truckin'" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Truckin'" is in E.
What key is "Truckin'" by Grateful Dead played in?
Truckin' is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Truckin'"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Truckin'" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Truckin'"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Truckin'"?
"Truckin'" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Truckin'"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Amaj7, B, C, D, E, F#, F#m, +2 more.
What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Truckin'" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Truckin'" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Truckin'"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.