Come A Long Way - Loudon Wainwright III

Come A Long Way

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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
G D G
C D Em
Am D
G D G
C G C G
 
[Verse 1]
G D G
Well, we've come a long way since we last shook hands
C D Em
Still got a long way to go
Am D
We couldn't see the flowers when we last shook hands
G D G
Couldn't see the flowers on account of the snow
 
[Interlude]
C G C G
 
[Verse 2]
G D G
What did you do with your burden and your cross
C D Em
Did you carry it yourself or did you crack
Am D
You and I know that a burden and a cross
G D G
Can only be carried on one man's back
 
[Interlude]
C G C G
 
[Verse 3]
G D G
All my life I wanted to roam
C D Em
To go to the ends of the earth
Am D
But the earth really ends where you started to roam
G D G
You and I know what a circle is worth
 
[Interlude]
C G C G
 
[Verse 4]
G D G
Let's drink a cup to what went down
C D Em
There's not much left to reveal
Am D
I think I changed my mind after what went down
G D G
As to who in the end got the better deal
 
[Interlude]
C G C G
 
[Verse 5]
G D G
Give me your hand for the parting touch
C D Em
Fare thee well and thanks a lot
Am D
I know that we promised we would keep in touch
G D G
But you and I know that we both forgot
 
[Verse 6]
G D G
Oh, we've come a long way since we last shook hands
C D Em
Still got a long way to go
Am D
We couldn't see the flowers when we last shook hands
G D G
Couldn't see the flowers on account of the snow
 
[Verse 7]
G D G
Ah, we've come a long way since we last shook hands
C D Em
Still got a long way to go
Am D
Well, couldn't see the flowers when we last shook hands
G D G
Couldn't see the flowers on account of the snow

How to play Come A Long Way

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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