In The Way
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Words and Music by Stephen Stills, from his 1975 album, "Stills."
Intro
D C/D D F G D C/D D F G
verse 1
D C/D D F G
Strangest sort of feelin'
D C/D D F G
It's with me every day
D C/D D F G
Everybody wasted
D C/D D F G
A little more than they'd like to say
Chorus
D C
Worry 'bout tomorrow
G D
Like it was today
C
Leave you only sorrow
G
Feelin' lost
D C/D D F G D C/D D F G
In the way
verse 2
D C/D D F G
When I was in prison
D C/D F G
It was only yesterday
D C/D D F G
There were no longer cages
D C/D D F G
Still I had to stay
Chorus
D C
Think about tomorrow
G D
Like it was today
C
Leave you only sorrow
G
Feelin' lost
D C/D D F G D C/D D F G
In the way
Interlude
D Em C D G D Em C D G D Em C D G D D Em C D G D
Bridge
D Em C D G D
Never saw the stranger
Em C D G D
Clouding up my day
Em C D G D
Never understanding
Em C D G
Anything I say
verse 4
D C/D D F G
Do you know the meaning
D C/D D F G
When you finally lose your way
D C/D D F G
Who will be your witness
D C/D D F G
Come to judgement day
Chorus
D C
Think about tomorrow
G D
Like it was today
C
Leave you only sorrow
G
Feelin' lost
D C/D D F G D C/D D F G
In the way
Outro
D C/D D F G
Who will be your witness?
D C/D D F G
Who will be your witness?
D C/D D F G
Who will be your witness?
D C/D D F G
Who will be your witness?
How to play In The Way
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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.