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Capo 1
 
Verse
 
G C F C
Farewell to the mountains, whose maizes to me
Am G
More beautiful far than Eden could be
C F C
The home I redeemed from the savage and wild
C Am G C
The home I have loved as a father his child
 
Bridge
 
Am E Am G
The wife of my bosom farewell to ye’all
C G C
In the land of the stranger I rise or I fall
 
Verse
 
C F C
The home I redeemed from the savage and wild
C Am G C
The home I have loved as a father his child
Am E Am G
The wife of my bosom farewell to ya’ll
C G C
In the land of the stranger I rise or I fall

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.

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