Here's Hopin'
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Record is in A#
Intro
A E A
1. By the way you watch the sunset I can tell
D A
Soon you'll saddle up that ole strawberry roan
A E A
Bid goodbye to the goodnight loving trail
B7 E
And set off to blaze a new trail of your own
D A
I know you'll travel light, like you always do
F#m Bm E
But you'll always take a part of me with you
[Refrão] A D A
Here's Hopin', there's an open road before you
F#m D E
Here's Hopin', that your aim is always true
D A F#m
And when you're trying to outrun that setting sun
Dm A E A
Here's hopin' .... that you do
A E A
2. I know you'll try to hold to higher ground
D A
And stay one day ahead of the storm
A E A
But when a northern blows and the rain keeps pouring down
B7 E
May you find a place to keep you safe and warm
D A
They say every cowboy finds a home somewhere
F#m Bm E
But friend until your travels take you there
go to chorus then tag
Tag:
D A F#m
If the trail looks bad you need to double back
Dm A E A
Here's hopin'.... that you do
How to play Here's Hopin'
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A#. 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.