A Dark Road Is A Hard Road To Travel
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Intro
A A A A
A A E A A
A
A dark road is a hard road to travel
A7
A light road is always the best
A
A dark road will lead you to trouble
E A
A light road will lead you to rest
Solo
A A A A7
A A E A A
[Verso 1]
A
Don't this road look rough and rocky
A7
Don't that sea look wide and deep
A
Don't my baby look the sweetest
E A
When she's in my arms asleep
A
A dark road is a hard road to travel
A7
A light road is always the best
A
A dark road will lead you to trouble
E A
A light road will lead you to rest
Solo
A A A A7
A A E A A
[Verso 2]
A
I'm going to see my new cell tomorrow
A7
In a place I have never been before
A
And when my woman comes to see me
E A
I'll meet her with a smile at the door
A
A dark road is a hard road to travel
A7
A light road is always the best
A
A dark road will lead you to trouble
E A
A light road will lead you to rest
Solo
A A A A7
A A E A A
[Verso 3]
A
Don't ever be downhearted
A7
Where there's a will there's a way
A
Tomorrow the sun may be shining
E A
Although it is cloudy today
A
A dark road is a hard road to travel
A7
A light road is always the best
A
A dark road will lead you to trouble
E A
A light road will lead you to rest
How to play A Dark Road Is A Hard Road To Travel
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.