Footprints
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BCapotraste:
2nd traste
[Intro]
A D E A
[Verse 1]
A D
He remembers the day he signed his name
E D
on that dotted line
A D
That boy would turn into a man
E D
But it would take some time
A D
All he knew was he wanted to do
E D
something right
A D
So he bid farewell to his mom and dad
E D A
And joined the fight
[Chorus]
A
From the footprints to the war
E
What was it all for?
D
He wonders every day
E
If it was worth the pain
E
Outside he looks fine
D
But deep down he’s dying
Bm
And no one will ever know
D
The battle he’s fighting
[Intro]
A D E A
[Verse 2]
A D
He did three tours in the sand and dust
E D
And then his time was up
A D
I know he saw too much
E D
But to him it will never be enough
A D
You can tell it's always on his mind
E D A
But he keeps it all locked up inside
D E
It won’t, let, him go….
[Chorus]
A
From the footprints to the war
E
What was it all for?
D
He wonders every day
E
If it was worth the pain
E
Outside he looks fine
D
But deep down he’s dying
Bm
And no one will ever know
D
The battle he’s fighting
[Instrumental Break]
A D E D A D E A
[Chorus]
(slower)
A
From the footprints to the war
E
What was it all for?
D
He wonders every day
E
If it was worth the pain
E
Outside he looks fine
D
But deep down he’s dying
Bm
And no one will ever know
D A
The battle he’s fighting
How to play Footprints
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.