Far Americay
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Capo 5
Intro: G C G C
G C C C C
G C
I asked what he was thinking but he hadn't much to say
G C
The revelry died down now, we'd reached the break of day
G C
God knows it's not for glory, son, we just have to make some room
G C C
Oh, my heart would surely break for you, sweet treasure of my womb
G D/F# Em Em D C
With four and twenty shillings, we sent him on his way
G D/F# Em D C
Now my blood runs through the mountains
D G C G C
Of Far Americay
G C
From a Rocky Mountain mine camp came a message here tonight
G C
He says the mountain gives him hope these days to break the reach of night
G C
Says to tell the young ones that he seldom sees the moon
G C C
But the noise would wake the dead out there, he'll send some money soon
G D/F# Em Em D C
There's light down in those tunnels, Oh, it's gonna' be okay
G D/F# EM D C
My blood slips through the mountains
D Am G/B C D G D/F# G Em D
Of Far Americay.
Am G/B C D G Am Em C D
G C
From a Rocky Moutain mine camp came a letter here today
G C
He says the winds of change are blowin' a little warmer every day
G C
That he fell in love with liberty, a girl we all once knew
Em Am G/B C
She comes from good people, and he said she loves him too
G D/F# Em
That blood ran down those rivers
Em D C
What a heavy price to pay
G D/F# Em D
So far now from the ocean
C D Em D C
In Far Americay
D Em D C
In Far Americay
C CB Am D G C
How young love it meanders through Far Americay
Repeat G and C many times until fade out
How to play Far Americay
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.