Faraway Seventies
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Intro: D G5
D G
Takin' a break from the real life
A D G5 D G5
And hangin' around somewhere upon the hills out of town
D G
A pretty girl and my guitar
A D G5 D G5
Spendin' all day with her, enjoyin' the liberator sound
(G/D D G5)
(D G5)
D G
She came dressed in white
A D G5 D G5
With flowers in her hair, sayin' "we're home now"
D G
Friends, music and a good wine
A D G5 D G5
The montains were such a lively place to escape from the world around
(G/D D G5)
(D G5)
D G
I got up with the sunlight
A D G5 D G5
When I realized that it was all a dream, that hedonism I'll never live
D G
Where are those old good vibes?
A D G5 D G5
I was born at the wrong place, at the wrong time
(G/D D G5)
(D G5)
How to play Faraway Seventies
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 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.