Backwards Traveller
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C F Em
Hey, did you know that I'm
Am Em
Always going back in time
F E E/G# Am
Rhyming Slang, Auld Lang Syne, my dears
F Fm
Through the yea--ears
C
I am the backwards traveller
Gm
Ancient wool unraveller
Fsus4 F Csus4 Cm Gm
Sai---ling songs, wai---ling on the moon
C
I am the backwards traveller
Gm
Ancient wool unraveller
Fsus4 F Csus4 Cm Gm
Sai---ling songs, wai---ling on the moon
C
Wailing on the moon
Gsus4 Gm
And we were sai---ling songs
Dm Am
Wailing on the moon
Dm break Dm C Dm
Yeah, wailing on the moon
How to play Backwards Traveller
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.