Far Away From Home
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Cm
[Verse]
Cm Bb
A sky so blue, as blue as that down here
G7 Ab7
But thread with silver rays as dusk before it’s dark
Cm Bb
A sea so blue, so blue and deep you’d not believe
G7 Ab7
The deepest water you could not conceive
[Chorus]
Eb
Just take the brightest star
D7
About two fingers to the left
Gm
You see a group of lights
Bb
Leave them all behind
Eb
Now sit down and take your time
D7 Gm
We’re flying light years far away from here
C7
Are you ready for a trip
Bb F
To the place where I belong
[Verse]
Cm Bb
A crowded place, I wish that words could say
G7 Ab7
What life means when your heart is full of joy
Cm Bb
No want, no greed, no gods to tell you lies
G7 Ab7
When love will win the fight against our fear
[Chorus]
Eb
Just take the brightest star
D7
About two fingers to the left
Gm
You see a group of lights
Bb
Leave them all behind
Eb
Now sit down and take your time
D7 Gm
We’re flying light years far away from here
C7
Are you ready for a trip
Bb Bbm F
To the place where I belong
[Instrumental]
Eb D7 Gm F Bb
Eb D7 Gm G C Cm
Gm F C
Gm F C
Bb Bbm F
[Bridge]
Cm Bb
I can’t recall, but it hurts so much to see
G7 Ab7
How you destroy what you were meant to be
Cm Bb
Now, once, there was a time, when we were just like you
G7 Ab7
It’s in the past and so hard to believe
[Chorus]
Eb
Just take the brightest star
D7
About two fingers to the left
Gm
You see a group of lights
Bb
Leave them all behind
Eb
Now sit down and take your time
D7 Gm
We’re flying light years far away from here
C7
Are you ready for a trip
Bb Bbm F
To the place where I belong
Eb Ebm Bb
How to play Far Away From Home
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.