Broke Bound
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[Intro ]
G D A Bm G D A Bm
G D A Bm G D A Bm
[Verso 1]
G D
If I was heading eastbound 77, she'd be pointed west
A Bm
Id be going to Heaven, she'd be with the rest
G D
I used to be heavy on the clutch, she was always on the right
A Bm G
Even though it didn't amount to much, she was always ready to fight
G D A Bm
G D A
Steady in the fast lane running past all the exits didn't seem to last
A Bm
Watching the headlights fade a blast
G D
Not getting in a highter gear I'd wait for another tear
A Bm G
Knowing its problebly hiding out in the clear
G
(Stop) Cause I was tired of......
[Refrão]
G D A Bm
Be - ing.... broke bound for good
G D A
And I was tired of seeing those good places
G D A Bm G D A Bm
Go through the woods
[Verso 2]
G D
watching that gas gage tick down everytime I go out of town
A Bm
Watching those graveled roads through tinted glass
G D
I'm not out driving all them three damn lanes
A Bm G
I've learned to steer when I'm in a (Stop) comfortable place
G
(Stop) Cause I was tired of......
[Refrão]
G D A Bm
Be - ing.... broke bound for good
G D A
And i was tired of seeing those good places
G D A Bm G D A Bm
Go through the woods
[Verso 3]
G D
(Single strum) I was about done looking for love in this lane
A Bm
Then I got off in a familiar place
G D
Knowing that these reflectors could lead me to the wrong face
A Bm G
I was tired of being broke bound and needed a better place
G
(Stop) Cause I was tired of......
[Refrão]
G D A Bm
Be - ing.... broke bound for good
G D A
And i was tired of seeing those good places
G D A Bm G D A Bm
Go through the woods
Outro
G D
(single strum} If I was heading eastbound 77, she'd be pointed west
A Bm
I'd be going to Heaven, she'd be with the rest
How to play Broke Bound
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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.