Ill Be Gone
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[Verse 1]
D
Someday I'll have money, money isn't easy come by.
C
By the time it's come by, I'll be gone.
G D/F# A
I'll sing my song and I'll be gone.
[Instr]
D
(Harmonica)
[Verse 2]
D
Someday I'll have lovin', lovin' isn't easy come by.
C
By the time it's come by, I'll be gone.
G D/F# A
I'll sing my song and I'll be gone. Woah-oh-oh
[Chorus]
E A F#m B E
Livin' a life of luxury, doesn't seem to be for me.
G A
Be for me.
E A
Movin' around comes naturally.
F# B E
Movin' around and feelin' free,
G D A
that's for me.
[Instr]
D
(Harmonica)
[Verse 3]
D
Someday I'll have money, money isn't easy come by.
C
By the time it's come by, I'll be gone.
G D/F# A
I'll sing my song and I'll be gone.
[Instr]
D
(Harmonica)
[Verse 4]
D
Someday I'll have lovin', lovin' isn't easy come by.
C
By the time it's come by, I'll be gone.
G D/F# A
I'll sing my song and I'll be gone. Woah-oh-oh
[Chorus]
E A F#m B E
Livin' a life of luxury, doesn't seem to be for me.
G D A
Be for me.
E A
Movin' around comes naturally.
F# B E
Movin' around and feelin' free,
G D A
that's for me.
[Instr]
N.C.
N.C.
D
[Verse 5]
D
Someday I'll have money, money isn't easy come by.
D
Lovin' isn't easy come by, neither of them easy come by.
[Outro]
D
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| Based on https://youtu.be/4JbIfeeU2hA (not at A440)
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How to play Ill Be Gone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.