Gypsy Rider
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C#m B G#m F#m A
Crank her over once again - Put your face into the wind
E B A
Find another road where you're never been.
C#m B G#m F#m A
Sing that 2-wheeled melody - The highway symphony
E B A
You know, she'll never understand.
C#m C#m/B A B G#m
Gypsy Rider sing Your 2-wheeled symphony
F#m A B C#m
You know there's nothing to explain.
A B G#m
She should have known by now - You're just a vagabond
F#m A B C#m
You may never pass this way again.
B G#m F#m A
All the writings on the wall - The paper all must fall
E B A
Your only as good as your word remains
C#m B G#m F#m A
You can take it out if you - decide to follow through
E B A
Just take what you earn and leave what remains.
C#m C#m/B A B G#m
Gypsy Rider sing Your 2-wheeled symphony
F#m A B C#m
You know there's nothing to explain.
A B G#m
She should have known by now - You're just a vagabond
F#m A B C#m
You may never pass this way again.
instrumental
C#m B G#m F#m A
Crank her over once again - Put your face into the wind
E B C#m
Find another road where you're never been.
From The So Rebellious A Lover CD
Rhino Records 1987
How to play Gypsy Rider
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.