Back Down South
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[Verso 1]
She said the mountains will heal me
F#
So I'm packing my things, Im going back to Arkansas
E
In the morning I'll be gone
I'll fill the gas tank of that old beat down Dodge
I cant stay too long in this city
F#
I was born and raised a small town child
E
Just stuck in the daze of the business
While looking for kisses
[Refrão]
E
I'm going back to what I know
I'm going back to what I love
F#
I'm going to back to all them friendly faces
E
Places around the town
F#
Well, I'm headed back down south, uh-huh
[Verso 2]
There's cafes that wanna hear me play
F#
They wanna see this guitar make rainbows on the stage
E
I'll rise and make the front page
Oh, honey, I'll make a name
[Refrão]
E
I'm going back to what I know
I'm going back to what I love
F#
I'm going to back to all them friendly faces
E
Places around the town
F#
Well, I'm headed back down south, uh-huh
[Ponte]
F# E
I'ma see my pretty angel
F# E
And I swear I'll make her mine
F# E
We'll go twirling by the river tonight
F# E
Our first kiss on a warm September night
[Refrão]
E
I'm going back to what I know (Take me back to Arkansas)
I'm going back to what I love (Take me back home)
F#
I'm going to back to all them friendly faces
E
Places around the town
Well, I'm headed back down south
E
I'm going back to what I know (Take me back to Arkansas)
I'm going back to what I love (Take me back home)
F#
I'm going to back to all them friendly faces
E
Places around the town
F#
Well, I'm headed back to Arkansas
How to play Back Down South
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.