Long Yard Rider
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This is my first chord submission. I think it's close.
Intro:
|Em |Em |Em |Em D
verse 1
G D
I drove that stallion down Jackieâ??s Creek
Am C G
Been ridinâ?? fences eight days a week
D
I told my missus I wonâ??t be long
Am C G
Put that candle in the window cause Iâ??ll soon be cominâ?? home
Chorus
Em D
â??cause Iâ??m a long yard rider
G Am
A long yard rider
C D Em
A long yard rider in the sun
verse 2
G D
All across the ranges to muster boys we must
Am C G
To all those city strangers whose blue ribbons blues the dust
D
Through this careless nation, stock-whip and the shears
Am C G
We got no opinions boys, we got no ideas
Chorus
Em D
â??cause weâ??re the long yard riders
G Am
Long yard riders
C D Em
Long yard riders in the sun
Bridge
Am C G
Through ranges long and low
Am C G
Weâ??re travelling far and slow
verse 3
G D
We seek no government, we seek no recompense
Am C G
We ride that devilâ??s hatband, that old barb wire fence
D
From station to station, to Murrumbidgee Downs
Am C G
The pubs will never close me boys when we ride into town
Chorus
Em D
â??cause weâ??re the long yard riders
G Am
Long yard riders
C D Em
Long yard riders in the sun
D
Long yard riders
G Am
Long yard riders
C D G C G
Long yard riders in the sun
How to play Long Yard Rider
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 Em. 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.