Come Away From The Roadside
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Capo: 4
C Am
Come away from the roadside,
F C
your feat, it is done.
G
The battle is over,
Am F C
you have both lost and won.
G Am
For the drums, they're but an echo,
F C
your trumpet players die
Am
come away, come away
F C
and know how hard you tried.
C Am
the King, he holds the aces,
F C
he has not held your hand.
G
the queen, with her embraces,
Am F C
you did not understand.
G Am
and the seeds that have fallen,
F C
along the weary hobo's trail,
Am
and just as they have fallen,
F C
don't let yourself be felled.
C Am
Come away from the roadside,
F C
your feat, it is done.
G
The battle is over,
Am F C
you have both lost and won.
Am F C
you have both lost and won.
How to play Come Away From The Roadside
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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.