I'm Gone
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[Verso 1]
I'm out of my mind
F#
On John Barleycorn
He's such a physician
E
His fingers are warm
Of my inhibitions
F#
I have been shorn
E
And I'm gone, gone, gone
[Verso 2]
All of my fear
F#
And most of my pain
Ran hand in hand to
E
Catch the last train
From Waverley station
F#
And while I remain
E
I'm still gone, gone, gone
[Ponte]
F#
Ah whisky head
You're mine to take to bed
E C#m F#
Ah whisky heeeeeaaaad
[Verso 3]
Young women and men
F#
Please listen to me
They tell you that drinking
E
Can't set you free
Well here I am standing
F#
And I disagree
E
Cause I'm gone, gone, gone
Instrumental:
F# E
F# E
[Verso 4]
I'm out of my mind
F#
On John Barleycorn
He's such a physician
E
His fingers are warm
Of my inhibitions
F#
I have been shorn
E
And I'm gone, gone gone
E
Gone... gone...
E
Gone... gone...
E
Gone...
E E E
Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh
How to play I'm Gone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.