Away Is A Long Way
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Capo on 2nd Fret
Hammer on and off 2nd Fret when playing C/G chord
*=Single Strum
Intro: Am Fmaj7 C/G x2
Am
She said the wait is almost over
Fmaj7 C/G
Burn the bridge behind us as we run
Am
And I can make myself believe
Fmaj7 C/G
That you were always on my side but you were on the wrong one
F
Let's go away
C/G
Even though it's a long way
F
Let's go away
C/G
Even though it's a long way
Am
Call and ask tomorrow
Fmaj7
if you can come and spin around
C/G
about the old times
Am
Stare at me with eyes
Fmaj7
painted red with all the lies
C/G
of our own crimes
F
Let's go away
C/G
Even though it's a long way
F
Let's go away
C/G
Even though it's a long way
Am
Until the Earth has come between us
Fmaj7 C/G
Keep our eyes on the horizon steady as she comes
F
Let's go away
C/G
Even though it's a long way
F
Let's go away
C/G
Even though it's a long way
F
Let's go away
C/G
Even though it's a long way
F C/G
Let's go away
Am*
She said the wait is almost over
Fmaj7* C/G*
Burn the bridge behind us as we run
How to play Away Is A Long Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C/G. 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.