Journeys End
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Intro:
C Bm Am G C G D D/C
[Verso 1]
G D C G G/F#
The fire is out, the moon is down.
Em Bm D
The parting glass is dry and done.
G D C G G/F#
And I must go and leave this town
Em D G G/F#
Before the rising of the sun.
Em Bm
And long's the road and far's the mile
C G D D/C
Before I rest my soul again,
G D C G G/F#
With girls that weep and girls that smile
Em D G
And all the words and ways of men.
Interlude: C Bm Am G C G D D/C
[Verso 2]
G D C G G/F#
For some there are, that may not bide
Em Bm D
But wander to the journey's end,
G D C G G/F#
Nor take a girl to be a bride
Em D G G/F#
Nor keep a man to be a friend.
Em Bm
And when I'm done with wandering
C G D D/C
I'll sit beside the road and weep
G D C G G/F#
For all the songs I did not sing
Em D G G/F#
And promises I did not keep.
Outro:
Em Bm C G D D/C
G D C G G/F# Em D G G
How to play Journeys End
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.