18 Wheels         Fred J. Eaglesmith


Intro
G G/c G


G
Drivin rain

Forty miles outta Michigan

Spiderweb headlights
            D 
Shutting me down
                 G
I knocked on the door

I rang the bell

The sign said vacancy
                 D
There was no one around

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         Am
Eighteen wheels
               C
Up against the wall
      G
Fifty-six tons
          D
Grain alcohol
       Am
Danger pay
                 C
I'm trying to be strong
               G
But my will is gone
           D
My will is gone
           G
My will is gone
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Lightning flashing

Standing in a phone booth

I called her number
        D
I got a machine
            G
I heard her voice

I heard the tone

I tried to speak
             D
I couldn't say anything


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G
Blinding snow

Souix City Iowa

It dawned on me
                D
She was gone to stay
             G
I jammed the brakes

I swung it around

Now I'm heading back
                D
But it's way too late


Chorus