31 Years
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Capo 5
Intro: ( Em | G | D | Am | G | D | Em ) X 2
Verse:
Em G D
Countless wandering days
Am G D
In a wagon train parade,
Em G D
with a prairie serenade.
Am G
We did try to take that mountain,
D Em
But the mountain had its way.
Bridge: ( G | D | Am | G | D | Em ) X 2
Verse:
Em G D
Back at the fort,
Am G D
with exhausted winter stores,
Em G D
and some friends beneath the floor.
Am G
We won't live to see that spring,
D Em
or what we came out here for.
Outro: ( Em ) ( Am ) ( Em )
G | Em | D | Am
Em | G | D | Am
( Em )
How to play 31 Years
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.