Heartland
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Ab Bb
you're listning to the sound of the American heart.
Ab Eb Ab
And opry music on a Saturday night brings a
Eb Ab Bb
smile to your face and a tear to your eye.
Db Ab
Sing a song about the heartland, the only
Eb
place I feel at home.
Db Ab
Sing about the way a good man
Bb
works until the day light's gone.
Cm
Sing the rain on the roof on a
Ab Eb Ab
summer night, where they still know wrong from right.
Cm Bb Ab Gm
Sing a song about the heartland.
F Bb Eb
Sing a song about my life.
Chords used:
Eb xx5343
Ab 466544
Bb xx3331
Db xx6664
Cm x35543
Gm 355333
F 133211
Or, I guess you can capo the first fret and just play D, G, A, etc. ?
Charles Hines chines@utpapa.ph.utexas.edu
How to play Heartland
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ab. 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.