Farewell
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Intro: G D Em C
G
wherever you’re going
D
i wanna go
Em
wherever you’re heading
C
can you let me know
G
i don’t mind catching up
D
i’m on my way
Em C
just can’t take the thought of you miles away
G D
and i know you’re going somewhere to make a better life
Em C
i hope that you find it on the first try
G
and even though it kills me
D
that you have to go
Em
i know it’ll be sadder
C
if you never hit the road
G D
so farewell!
[Refrão]D Em C
somebody is gonna miss you
G D
farewell
Em C
somebody is gonna wish that you were here
G
that somebody is me
D
i will write to tell you what’s going on
Em C
but you won’t miss nothing but the same old song
G
if you don’t mind catching up
D Em C
i’ll spend the day telling you stories about a land far away
G
but i know
D
and i know you’re going somewhere to make a better life
Em C
i hope that you find it on the first try
G
and even though it kills me
D
that you have to go
Em
i know it’ll be sadder
C
if you never hit the road
Chorus
Bridge
G D
and i’m gon’ try to hold it all in
Em
try to hold back my tears
C
so it don’t make you stay here
G D
i’mma try to be a big girl now
Em C
cause i don’t wanna be the reason you don’t leave
Chorus
How to play Farewell
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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.