(Elmer Bernstein - Ernie Sheldon)
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Intro:
E D E G A E D B
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Verse 1:
E A E
Some men climb a mountain
E A B
Some men swim the sea
E E7 A
Some men fly above the sky
E D B
They are what they must be
Chorus:
E D E
[1: But 2: So] Baby, the rain must fall
A G A
Baby, the wind must blow
E F#m G#m C#m
Wherever my heart leads me
F#m B E C#m
Baby, I must go
F#m B [1: E 2: C7]
Baby, I must go
Verse 2:
I do not love for silver
I do not love for gold
My heart is mine to give away
It never will be sold
[repeat chorus]
(key changes to F)
Verse 3:
F Bb F
I am not rich or famous
F Bb C
But who can ever tell
F F7 Bb
I don't know now what waits for me
F Eb C
May be heaven or may be hell
Chorus 3:
F Eb F
Baby, the rain must fall
Bb Ab Bb
Baby, the wind must blow
F Gm Am Dm
Wherever my heart leads me
Gm C F Dm
Baby, I must go
Gm C F
Baby, I must go
Tag:
F Eb F Ab Bb F
/ / / / / / / / /
(go) [rit.]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play (Elmer Bernstein - Ernie Sheldon)
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 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.