2:32·61K views·Sep 2025·Released 1988·Taught by Marty Music
FingerpickingFolkKey of C# major100 BPM🎵 Capo 2
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What you'll learn
How to play Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
Simple chord progression
Basic picking pattern
Beginner-friendly approach to an iconic song
About this lesson
Want to play one of the most iconic songs ever? Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car is perfect for beginners — just a few simple chords and a recognizable picking pattern. I’ll break it down step by step so you can start playing it today. Drop a comment if you’re learning this classic!