A Town Near You
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[Verso 1]
Em
Why even try?
Am
I know I wont win
D C Em
The charade I created is finally wearing thin
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[Verso 2]
Em
With no one to lie to
Am
Truth shows its skin
D C Em
Faith starts to fade as the fantasy caves in
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Instrumental
Em
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Am Am D C Em
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[Verso 3]
Em
With nowhere in mind
Am
Destination unknown
D C Em
I can't stay here and I cant crawl home
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Em
With no ties to bind to
AM
I take to the road
D
I burn whats to blame
C Em
And bail before my covers blown
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[Refrão]
Em G
Well Im gone like a wildfire I move on from town to town
Am C
But there aint no way to change its my design I let you down
Em G
I need a new place where I can take my anger out
Am C
Im coming to a town near you
Instrumental/Solo
Em Am D C Em
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Em Am D C Em
[Verso 4]
Em Am
Weary my travels have become
D
For I think of home
G Em Em
When Im all alone
Em
Interstates and rails
Am
Keep me moving on
D
And their pain
C Em
Ive come to know
[Refrão]
Em G
Well Im gone like a wildfire I move on from town to town
Am C
But there aint no way to change its my design I let you down
Em G
I need a new place where I can take my anger out
Am C
Im coming to a town near you
Instrumental/Solo
Em Am D C Em
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Outro
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How to play A Town Near You
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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.