Gone To America
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Intro: C
Verse
G7 C
Married him in April, lost him in July
F G C
Listen to my story and I'll tell you why
F
They said that he'd been poaching and stealing wine
G G/A G/B
They said I wouldn't see him for a long, long time
[Refrão]
G C F G C
They said he's gone to America
F G C G
To work the land that some called Virginia
C F G
They said he's gone to America
Verse
G7 C
Married him in April, lost him in July
F G C
They took him as their prisoner, then told me why
F
They said they had sent him where poachers go
G G/A G/B
I asked if I could see him, but they said no
[Refrão]
G C F G C
They said he's gone to America
F G C G
To work the land that some called Virginia
C F G
They said he's gone to America
G7 C
Married him in April, lost him in July
Instrumental
C G C G
C G C G
Verse
G7 C
Married him in April, lost him in July
F G C
Curse the men who took him, curse their wicked lies
F
The night they saw him poaching and stealing wine
G G/A G/B
Was the night that he took comfort in these arms of mine
[Refrão]
G C F G C
But now he's gone to America
F G C G
To work the land that some called Virginia
C F G
They said he's gone to America
G7 C
Married him in April, lost him in July
Outro
C G C G
C G C G
C G C G
C G C G
C G C G
How to play Gone To America
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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.