Austin (Boots Stop Workin')

Dasha · 120 BPM · 4/4

Austin (Boots Stop Workin')

Dasha

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Capo

Em

WeEm had a Dmplan, move out of this town, Fbaby

FWest to the sand, iDmt's all we talked about Clately

CI'd pack the car, bring your guitar and Jane for smokin'

CmFirst thing at dawn,G you'd cue the songs and we'd get goin'

But you weren't home, waited on the porch for ya

Sat there alone, Dmall throughout the morGn 'til I

GGoCt a hunch down iDmn the gut and snuck around the back

Empty cans, and I'll be damned, yoDmur shit was never paCmcked

CmDid yoAur boots stop workin'?

ADid your truck break down? (Truck break down)

ADid you Fburn through money?

Did youFr ex find out? (Ex findC out)

CWhere there's a will, then there's a way

CAnd I'm damn sure you lost it

CDidn't eGven say goodbye

GJust wish I Cknew what caused it

CWasA the whiskey flowin'?

AWere you in a fight? (In a fight)

ADid the Fnerves come get you?Dm

DmWhat's your alibi? (AlibiC)

CI made my way back to LA

CAnd that's where you'll be forgotten

CIn 4G0 years you'll still be here

GDrunk, washAed up in Austin

A

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AA hell of aDm bluff, you had me believin'

How many months did you plan on leavinC'?

CWhat happened? Bad habits? Did you goF back? Go batshit?

I lGoved you, how tragic, oh-oh

DiAd your boots stop workin'?

ADid your truck break down? (Truck break down)

Did you bFurn through mDmoney?

DmDid your ex find out? (Ex find out)C

CWhere there's a will, then there's a way

CAnd I'm damn sure you lost it

CDidn'Gt even say goodbye

GJust wish I knew G#what causedA it

AWas the whiskey flowin'?

AWere you in a fight? (In a fight)

ADid the neFrves come get you?

WhaFt's your alibi? (AlGibi)

GI madCe my way back to LA

CAnd that's where you'll be forgotten

CIn 40 yeGars you'll still be here

GDrunk, CmwasAhed up in Austin

ADid your Ftruck break down?

FDiCd your eGx fCind out?

Tap any line to jump

All Chords Used (8)

KeyC major

Tempo~120 BPM

How to play Austin (Boots Stop Workin') by Dasha on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because it has a steady, upbeat feel and a loop that settles in quickly. You get a catchy, driving groove without needing a lot of flashy moves, so it feels satisfying early on.

Most of the chart uses open shapes, so your left hand can stay relaxed on Em, Dm, F, C, G, and A. The harder shift to watch is when Cm or G# shows up, since those barre shapes need more pressure and cleaner muting. Keep an eye on the opening Em - Dm - F - Dm change, because that back-and-forth is what sets the feel.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly and making each change clean before worrying about speed. Then add the rest of the open shapes in small groups, and only bring in Cm and G# once the easier chords feel automatic. When that is steady, play along with the track and let the rhythm carry you.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.

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