Far From Me - Grateful Dead

Far From Me

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Intro
D G A D
 
[Verso 1]
 
D A
You say you want to try again
D
Better read it down between the lines
A
Well, I have a better end in mind
 
G A
It doesn't seem you really have to
D A G
Close your eyes to see
Bm F#m G
Though I know you don't mean to be
Em A
You are so far from me
 
D G A D
 
[Verso 2]
 
D A
There was something I had caught inside
D
Screamin' hard to make it known
A
Oh, in time it died alone
 
G A
It doesn't seem you really have to
D A G
Close your eyes to see
Bm F#m G
You have been all you'll be to me
 
Bm
F#
It's just too late
G
A
And we can't relate at all.
 
Solo over verse
 
G A
It doesn't seem you really have to
D A G
Close your eyes to see
Bm F#m G
Though I know you don't mean to be
Em A
You are so far from me.
 
G A D
This time's the last time I want to say so long
G A D
This song's my last song for you
G A D
There's just nothing here to hold on to again
G A D
Nothing to hold on to.
 
Solo over the above refrain
Repeat refrain with words
 
Outro
 
D G A D

How to play Far From Me

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D. 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.

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