Country Mile
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Capo on 5th
C is played as a C/G
Intro: E, C, D x3
E C
I've walked in the fields, and I've trod light for days
D F# D G6 E
Seems I'll do that old rag, takes me all kinds of ways
E C
Except the way I'd be headed if I knew where I was going
D F# D G6 E
But I'm from the country, and it's better not knowing
C B7 E E7 E
And I've only got so near (Illuminate me)
C B7 E E7 E
And I've only gone so far (Illuminate me)
C B7 D G6 A Asus2
And I'll walk another country mile
E
I'll see another star
Repeat intro
The poplars, and willows, and birds pass me by
The mould of the earth to the space in the sky
Free from my roots and I'm lost in the wind
Wind on the mountain, and the mountain's my friend
And I've only got so near (Illuminate me)
And I've only gone so far (Illuminate me)
And I'll walk another country mile
I'll see another star
Hemlock and yew have me toeing the line
Questions come knocking, I'll answer in time
But the seams of the soil unravel with ease
Nose to the road and I'm painfully free
And I've only got so near (Illuminate me)
And I've only gone so far (Illuminate me)
And I'll walk another country mile
I'll see another star
C G6
Call me the wind in the hole
D E D
Blowing my way to the call
E D G6
I'll dust up the days 'til I've gone every way
D C G C G C G
No less and I've never wanted mo-re, mo-re, mo-re
Lost on the bough in a golden refrain
Sleep goes away and the day comes again
But the rain on my cap has me chasing a roof
I'll be this young choice 'til I'm long in the tooth
And I've only got so near (Illuminate me)
And I've only gone so far (Illuminate me)
And I'll walk another country mile
I'll see another star
And I've only got so near (Illuminate me)
And I've only gone so far (Illuminate me)
And I'll walk another country mile
I'll see another star
Illuminate me
Illuminate me
How to play Country Mile
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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.