Alabama I Am Bound
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[Verso 1]
Bb Eb
I don't know about canyons
Bb Eb
I don't know about seas
Bb F
I've never looked up to a redwood tree
Bb Eb Bb F Gm
But I've seen the stars fallin' down
Eb F Bb
To Alabama I am bound
[Verso 2]
Bb Eb
And I know I've been lookin'
Bb Eb
Tryin' to find my way
Bb F
I've been steppin' closer every day
Bb Eb Bb F Gm
To the child that I was and the man I am now
Eb F Bb
To Alabama I am bound
[Refrão]
Eb Bb
Woah-oh-oh-ohh-oh-ah-ahh-ohh
F Bb
The stars fell down
Eb Bb F Gm
Woah-oh-oh-ohh-oh-ah-ahh-ohh
Eb F Bb
To Alabama I am bound
Eb Bb
Woah-oh-oh-ohh-oh-ah-ahh-ohh
F Bb
The stars fell down
Eb Bb F Gm
Woah-oh-oh-ohh-oh-ah-ahh-ohh
Eb F Bb
To Alabama I am bound
[Verso 3]
Bb Eb
So just give me the river,
Bb Eb
I don't need the sea
Bb F
I'm headin' for dogwoods instead of redwood trees
Bb Eb Bb F Gm
And all of the stars fallin' down
Eb F Gm
To Alabama I am bound
Eb F Bb
To Alabama I am bound
How to play Alabama I Am Bound
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.