Neals Fandango
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D* = Chord followed by a quick C/B/A on the A string.
Intro
D* G D
[Verso 1]
D
Well, a travellin' man's affliction makes it hard to settle down
D
But I'm stuck here in the flat-lands while my heart is homeward bound
[Refrão]
C D G C D7 D
Goin' back, I'm too tired to roam, Loma Prieta my mountain home
C G C D
On the hills above Santa Cruz, in the place where I spent my youth
C D G C D7 D
Goin' back, I'm too tired to roam, Loma Prieta my mountain home
C G C D
On the hills above Santa Cruz, in the place where I spent my youth
[Verso 2]
D
Well it was Neal Cassady that started me to travelin'
D
All the stories that were told, I believed them every one
D
And it's a windin' road I'm on you understand
D
No time to worry 'bout tomorrow when you're followin' the sun
[Ponte]
Dsus4/D
Papa don't you worry now and mama don't you cry
G D G D
Sweet woman don't forsake me, I'll be comin' by and by
[Refrão]
C D G C D7 D
Goin' back, I'm too tired to roam, Loma Prieta my mountain home
C G C D
On the hills above Santa Cruz, in the place where I spent my youth
C D G C D7 D
Goin' back, I'm too tired to roam, Loma Prieta my mountain home
C G C D
On the hills above Santa Cruz, in the place where I spent my youth
Guitar Solo
A D Em7
A D A
A Em
G ( 5 bars)
D (19 bars)
[Refrão]
C D G C D7 D
Goin' back, I'm too tired to roam, Loma Prieta my mountain home
C G C D
On the hills above Santa Cruz, in the place where I spent my youth
C D G C D7 D
Goin' back, I'm too tired to roam, Loma Prieta my mountain home
C G C D
On the hills above Santa Cruz, in the place where I spent my youth.
Outro
D D D D
G G
D
How to play Neals Fandango
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.