Never Drift Home
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Intro
D A Bm G A D A G A D
[Verso 1]
D A
I got your letter the other day
Bm G
At the mission downtown where they're letting me stay
D A G A
A smile ran across my face when you said you were doin' alright
D A
No paper to write you back
Bm G
Hope you don't mind reading from a fast food sack
D A
I'm gettin tired, but I'm gettin on track
G A
Yeah I never would've thought you'd write
[Refrão]
G A
Well I've been high and I've been low
D D/C# Bm
And that's just about all I know
D A G A D
These lonely winds they blow so hard I might never drift home
[Verso 2]
D A
Restaurant out in Bellaire
Bm G
I been working as a bus boy there
D A
Cleaned up and cut my hair
G A
Yeah I bet you wouldn't recognize me
D A
Thank you for that money you sent
Bm G
I was gonna put it toward the first month's rent
D A
When I hit trouble that money got spent
G A
Yeah you might still recognize me
[Refrão]
G A
Well I've been high and I've been low
D D/C# Bm
And that's just about all I know
D A G A D
These lonely winds they blow so hard I might never drift home
[Ponte]
G
I thank God I'm one day older
D
And I can bear this weight I shoulder
C G A
Most folks they don't stay sober 'round here mmm
{Solo}
D A Bm G D A G A
[Verso 3]
D A
Sounds like things haven't changed much there
Bm G
Momma don't mind and Daddy don't care
D A G A
Send my love but don't you dare say where I spend my nights
D A
I'll write more when I've got time
Bm G
It's my turn in the hot food line
D A G
Little sister I'll be fine, yeah I think I'm gonna be alright
[Refrão]
G A
Well I've been high and I've been low
D D/C# Bm
And that's just about all I know
D A G A D
These lonely winds they blow so hard I might never drift home
Outro
D A Bm G D A G A
How to play Never Drift Home
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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.