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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Highway Don't Care" by Tim McGraw, in D major at about 79 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Highway Don't Care" by Tim McGraw

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Highway Don't Care” by Tim McGraw.

Highway Don't Care
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrecountry · pop · rock
Moodmelancholic · reflective · yearning
Signaturecountry‑pop ballad with a rock edge
D major
Key
79
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

N
D
Bm7
Gmaj7
Asus4
G
A
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead with a clear, slightly raspy timbre, delivering the lyrics in a heartfelt, conversational style
acoustic guitar
strummed rhythm and melodic fills
drums
steady 4/4 backbeat with a soft kick, snare on 2 and 4, subtle hi‑hat shuffles
electric guitar
clean arpeggios in verses, distorted power chords in choruses
bass guitar
warm, round low end that locks with the drums
piano
sparse chordal pads and occasional melodic fills
synth pads
subtle atmospheric layers that add depth
Album & artist
ALBUM

Two Lanes of Freedom (2013)

McGraw's twelfth studio album and his first release on Big Machine Records after spending roughly two decades with Curb Records. He co-produced it with longtime collaborator Byron Gallimore.

All of Two Lanes of Freedom
Artist

Tim McGraw

Tim McGraw is a country singer and actor born on May 1, 1967, in Delhi, Louisiana. He has released over a dozen studio albums and sold more than 80 million records worldwide, making him one of the most commercially successful artists in country music history. He is married to fellow country singer Faith Hill, and the two have toured together to wide success.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Highway Don't Care" in?

"Highway Don't Care" by Tim McGraw is in D major.

What is the tempo of "Highway Don't Care"?

"Highway Don't Care" plays at around 79 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Highway Don't Care"?

The core progression is N, D, Bm7, Gmaj7, Asus4, and G, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Highway Don't Care"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drums, bass guitar, piano, synth pads, and vocals.

Can I get "Highway Don't Care" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Highway Don't Care" by Tim McGraw, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Highway Don't Care" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Highway Don't Care" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 79 BPM in D major with 7 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Highway Don't Care" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Highway Don't Care" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Highway Don't Care" on?

"Highway Don't Care" appears on Two Lanes of Freedom (2013).

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