Lonesome Valley
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Capo1
Intro.
Dm C G
F Am G
Dm C
Bb F
C
verse 1
C Dm C G
I watched you walk out from the world before
F Am G
And nothing asked you to be much more
Dm C
Than just a handful of dust
[Refrão]
Bb F C
Oh lonesome valley, lonesome valley (x2)
verse 2
Dm C G
Out here the ghost wears the feathered crown
F Am G
of blues and the sickle moon
Dm C
to watch over all the lost horizon
[Refrão]
Bb F C
All through the lonesome valley, the lonesome valley (x2)
verse 3
Dm C G
Now I'm not worried about heading back
F Am G
I will be punished by a civil death
Dm C
If I've done enough but not my best
Bridge
Bb F C x2
verse 4
Dm C G
I turn my pain into a simple plan
F Am G
Harmony onward friend
Dm C
Dragging myself out again
[Refrão]
Bb F C
Oh through the lonesome valley, the lonesome valley (x2)
Verse 5
Dm C G
Now let the wolf judge me as I stand
F Am G
Harmony onward friend
Bb F
Until I see that old star again
[Refrão]
Bb F
High over the lonesome valley (x2)
C
the lonesome valley
Outro.
Dm C G
F Am G
Dm C
Bb F
C
How to play Lonesome Valley
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.