Inherit The Wind
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E F#m
Baby don't fall in love with me
B E
I'll only bring you grief
F#m
Baby, don't set your heart on me
B E
I'll only have to leave
E A E
'Cause the north wind flows through my veins
A E
Like my dad there's a dream in my brain
C#m F#m
In the morning I'll have to leave again
A E D
That's how it is when you inherit the wind
E B
Inherit the wind
E F#m
Daddy, he was a travelling man
B E
I hardly knew his face
F#m
Momma, she cried for him at night
B E
He never stayed in one place
E A E
'Cause the north wind flows through my veins
A E
Like my dad there's a dream in my brain
C#m F#m
In the morning I'll have to leave again
A E D
That's how it is when you inherit the wind
E B
Inherit the wind
E F#m
Oh I can't give you the love you need
B E
I just won't be here that long
F#m
But if you still want me here tonight
B E
I'll love you till the break of dawn
E A E
'Cause the north wind flows through my veins
A E
Like my dad there's a dream in my brain
C#m F#m
In the morning I'll have to leave again
A E D
That's how it is when you inherit the wind
E B
Inherit the wind
How to play Inherit The Wind
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 E. 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.