Luke Combs - The Way She Rides Chords

ChordsD, G, C

Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

DGDG

DScreamedintothedriveway,withmyGfootstuckonthegas

DHadtheCrownmixedupinaDixiecup,whensheGhoppedintothecab

ShesaidD”Boywhatyougotinstore,whatweGgettingintotonight?”

DHell,Idon’tcare,Itain’tCherenorthere,justasGlongasyou’rebymyside

Whethershe’ssittingDshotgunwithherhairdone,orwiththeGseatleanedbackwiththeradioon

OrtheDbackstreets,inthebackseat,thoseGbabyblueeyesstaringbackatme

WhetherDit’sinparkorCit’sindrive,IlovethewaysheDrides

DGDG

SoweDhitthatgroundarunningthrowingGcautionthewind

WellitDwasn’tlongbeforethatdrinkwasgone,andshewasGshakingthaticeagain

ShesaidfindDsomewheredarkwherewecanpark,andputaGhurtingonthisbottle

Sowe DsaidgoodnighttotheCcitylights,andGkickinginfullthrottle

Whethershe’ssittingDshotgunwithherhairdone,orwiththeGseatleanedbackwiththeradioon

OrtheDbackstreets,inthebackseat,thoseGbabyblueeyesstaringbackatme

WhetherDit’sinparkorCit’sindrive,IlovethewaysheDrides

Whethershe’ssittingDshotgunwithherhairdone,orwiththeGseatleanedbackwiththeradioon

OrtheDbackstreets,inthebackseat,thoseGbabyblueeyesstaringbackatme

WhetherDit’sinparkorCit’sindrive,IlovethewaysheDrides

ArtistLuke Combs

AlbumThe Way She Rides

GenresCountry

Year2014

KeyD

DifficultyEasy

How to play The Way She Rides on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Luke Combs - The Way She Rides on guitar requires 3 chords and 3 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

The Way She Rides uses these transitions most often: G → D (18), D → G (16), and D → C (5). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - G chord transition.

1. D → G chord transition

To move from D to G:

Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 16 times.

2. D → C chord transition

Here's how to move from D to C:

Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 5 times.

3. C → G chord transition

Here's how to move from C to G:

Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

The Way She Rides chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Way She Rides.

The Way She Rides includes 44 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
The Way She Rides contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how The Way She Rides connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → C: 14%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → D: 24%