Going Somewhere - Colin Hay

Going Somewhere

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[Intro ]- G F# E
 
G F# E
Clock strikes 8, up on a monday
 
G F# E
Got to bed half past 5
 
G F# E
Can't remember Saturday or Sunday
 
G F#
And life is grand
 
Chorus:
 
C B
Doesn't it feel good to be alive
 
A B
When you're going somewhere
 
A B
Going somewhere
 
Verse 2:
 
G F# E
Pay for food through bricks and mortar
 
G F# E
Bide my time, try to have some fun
 
G F# E
Half past 10 I drink a little water
 
G F#
And time stands still
 
Chorus:
 
C B
I've seen my future slip through my hands
 
C B
Watch the wind whip through, desert sands
 
C B
Then I remember I'm no ordinary man
 
A B
And I'm a going somewhere
 
A B

How to play Going Somewhere

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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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