Going Back West
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C G
I wasn't satisfied with living on the side
C
I started looking around for a possibility
G D G
But listen to my story, of what became of me
G
I met a businessman
Who said he got some friends back East
C
Said, "Why don't you come along?
G
Well we could help you atleast"
"Make you into a big star
C
By playing your guitar"
G
But the joke was on me
D G G7
They left me flat to see
D
Going back West (Going back West)
C G
Yes I know, I'll make out alright
D
Going back West (Going back West)
C G
Where my music's playing all night
C D
Going back West (Going back West)
G
Think I'll do alright
G
Struggling for recognition, identity and respect
C G
I got a lot of promises, they told me not to fret
Said, "We will stand by you
C
If the going gets rough"
G
But when I started sinking
D G G7
They didn't even bluff
D
Going back West (Going back West)
C G
Yes I know, I'll make out alright
D
Going back West (Going back West)
C G
Where my music's playing all night
C D
Going back West (Going back West)
G
Think I'll do alright
(+ 1/2 Tom)
G#
'Bout a year has come and gone
And left me standing here
C#
Thinking how it could have been
G#
'Cause still I ain't nowhere
They surely took me for a ride
C#
Trampled on my pride
G#
But I'll hold my head up high
D# G# G#7
Got no more tears to cry
D#
Going back West (Going back West)
C# G#
Yes I know, I'll make out alright
D#
Going back West (Going back West)
C# G#
Where my music's playing all night
C# D#
Going back West (Going back West)
G#
Think I'll do alright
----------------- Acordes -----------------
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
C# = X 4 6 6 6 4
D = X X 0 2 3 2
D# = X 6 5 3 4 3
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
G# = 4 3 1 1 1 4
G#7 = 4 6 4 5 4 4
G7 = 3 5 3 4 3 3
How to play Going Back West
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.