Caravanserai
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Intro: (II)-3-3-5-6-5-3-1-1-3 (III)-2
(II)-3-3-5-6-5-3-6-8-10-10
(II)-3-3-5-6-5-3-1-1 (III)-3-2
(II)-3-3-5-6-5-3-1-1-5-3
( Dm - F - C - Am ) x 4
Dm F C Am
This glancing life is like a morning star
Dm F C Am
A setting sun, or rolling waves at sea
Dm F C Am
A gentle breeze or lightning in a storm
Dm F C Dm
A dancing dream of all eternity
Dm F C Am
The sand was shimmering in the morning light
Dm F C Am
And dancing off the dunes so far away
Dm F C Am
The night held music so sweet, so long
Dm F C Dm
And there we lay until the break of day
Dm F C Am
We woke that morning at the onward call
Dm F C Am
Our camels bridled up, our howdahs full
Dm F C Am
The sun was rising in the eastern sky
Dm F C Dm
Just as we set out to the desert?s cry
Dm F C Am Dm F C Am Dm
Calling, yearning, pulling, home to you
Dm F C Am
The tents grew smaller as we rode away
Dm F C Am
On earth that tells of many passing days
Dm F C Am
The months of peace and all the years of war
Dm F C Dm
The lives of love and all the lives of fears
Dm F C Am Dm F C Am Dm
Calling, yearning, pulling, home to you
Dm F C Am
We crossed the river beds all etched in stone
Dm F C Am
And up the mighty mountains ever known
Dm F C Am
Beyond the valleys in the searing heat
Dm F C Dm
Until we reached the caravanserai
Dm F C Am Dm F C Am Dm
Calling, yearning, pulling, home to you
Dm F C Am Dm F C Am Dm
Calling, yearning, pulling, home to you
Dm F C Am
What is this life that pulls me far away
Dm F C Am
What is that home where we cannot reside
Dm F C Am
What is that quest that pulls me onward
Dm F C Dm
My heart is full when you are by my side
Dm F C Am Dm F C Am Dm
Calling, yearning, pulling, home to you
Dm F C Am Dm F C Am Dm
Calling, yearning, pulling, home to you
How to play Caravanserai
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.