As The Crow Flies
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Intro: F#m F#m B B
F#m
As the crow flies, baby
A B A
Well I ain't too far from you
F#m
As the crow flies, baby
A B A
Well I ain't too far from you
B7
Yeah, but since I don't have wings
A F#m
Well I can't get home as fast as I want to
Between the Verses it's just F#m
F#m
Well, you don't know, baby
A B A
I've missed your sweet caress
F#m
Well, you don't know, mama
A B A
I've missed your sweet caress, oh yeah
B7
Yeah, now when I'm in your lovin' arms
A F#m
Oh, I'm at my very best
Interlude: F#m F#m F#m F#m x2
F#m
In a dream last night
A B A
Well I heard you call my name
F#m
In a dream last night
A B A
Well I heard you call my name
B7
Yeah, I took it as an omen
A F#m
And I jumped on the very first freight train
F#m
As the crow flies, baby
A B A
Well I ain't too far from you, oh no no
F#m
As the crow flies, mama
A B A
Well I ain't too far from you
B7
Yeah, but since I don't have wings
A F#m
Well I can't get home as fast as I want to
Outro is again just F#m
How to play As The Crow Flies
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.