Back Where I Come From
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[Intro: ]G D | G/B C | 2X
Verse 1
G D
In the town where I was raised
G/B C
the clock ticks and the cattle graze
G D
time passed with Amazing Grace
G/B D
Back where I come from
G D
Now you can lie on a riverbank
G/B C
paint your name on a water tank
G D
or miscount all the beers you drank
G/B C
back where I come from
Chorus 1
D C
Back where I come from
G/B C
where I'll be when its said and done
D C
I'm proud as anyone
G/B D
back where I come from
Verse 2 (continued chords as in Verse 1)
We learned in Sunday school
just who made the sun shine through
I know who made the moonshine too
back where I come from
Blue eyes on a Saturday night
tan legs in the bright day light
tv's they were black and white
Back where I come from
Bridge:
Some say its a backward place
Narrow minds on a narrow way
I make it a point to say
That thats where I come from
Chorus 2 (same chords as Chorus 1)
Thats where I come from
where I'll be when its said and done
Im proud as anyone
thats where I come from
Back where I come from
Im an ole Tennesse'un
Im proud as anyone
thats where I come from
thats where I come from.......
thats where I come from.......
Chords:
G/B X20003
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How to play Back Where I Come From
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is 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.