A Little Farther West
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Intro: D
[Verso 1]
D G
A little farther west, I lay this burden down
D A Asus4 A
And plant my dreams in some higher ground
D G
I'll leave the sorrow behind, I won't need this bitterness
D A D
Where I am going... a little farther west
[Verso 2]
D G
A little farther west, the angels will know my name
D A
And I'll be a brother to the wind and rain
D G
In the sacred cool of the shade, we'll feel the breeze caress
D A D
We'll make a home... a little farther west
[Refrão]
G D
A little farther west, a beautiful river runs
D C#m Bm A
Clear crystal pools lying beneath the sun
D G
Where you can wash away your tears left from the loneliness
D A D
Where I am going... a little farther west
Solo:
D G
D A
D G
D A D
[Verso 3]
D G
A little farther west, I'll say my prayers closer to the sky
D A
And I'll sing a pilgrim's song, wait for the soft reply
D G
The shadows will hold no fear, nights only peace and rest
D A D
Where I am going... a little farther west
[Refrão]
G D
A little farther west, a beautiful river runs
D C#m Bm A
Clear crystal pools lying beneath the sun
D G
Where you can wash away your tears left from the loneliness
D A D
Where I am going... a little farther west
G D A D
Yeah, I am going.... a little farther west
Fiddle Solo
D G
D A
Steel Guitar Solo
D G
D A D
Guitar Solo
D G
D A
Fiddle Solo
D G
D A D
Steel Guitar Solo
D G
D A
Guitar Solo
D G
D A D
How to play A Little Farther West
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.