Left For America
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Standard Tuning
capo 4
Intro: F C F C F C Am7 Cmaj7
verse 1:
F C F C
Lay me on my back a little and put my hat on my head
F C Am7 Cmaj7
I want to sleep out with the stars, not in the dark with the dead
F C F C
When I’m ready I’ll give you the sign, you can gather me up like a quilt
F C Am7 Cmaj7
Tell my mother I tried, tell my cousin I lied; I was holding your hand out of guilt
[Refrão]F C
They never paid my way – I bought it
Cmaj7 C
I never stole your heart – I sought it
F C Cmaj7 ....
I never knew my place anyway
Intro: F C F C F C Am7 Cmaj7
verse 2:
F C F C
Cover me up with a thousand whispers and shuffle me into the night
F C Am7 Cmaj7
Whistle and hum to the traffic rum, calling us closer to the edge of the light
F C F C
Tell me tales that win my faith and be my champion of dreams
F C Am7 Cmaj7 ..
I don’t want to forget the day I left for America and things came apart at the seams
Chorus:
F C
They never paid my way – I bought it
Cmaj7 C
I never stole your heart – I sought it
F C Cmaj7 ....
I never knew my place anyway
(Humming) F Fm C Cmaj7 C Cmaj7 F Fm * .... C
Chorus:
F * C *
They never paid my way – I bought it
Cmaj7 * C *
I never stole your heart – I sought it
F * C * Cmaj7 ....
I never knew my place anyway
(Repeat Chorus the same way and end)
How to play Left For America
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 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.