Northern Thunder
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Intro C F C
Am G C
[Verso 1]
C F C
Lovesick, homesick, sick of the road too
Am G C
There’s a reason all them boys back when sang the blues
C F C
And please don’t ask me how these last years went
Am G C
Mama, I made a million dollars on accident
C F C
I was supposed to die a military man
Am G C
Chest out too far with a drink in my hand
C F C
But I’ve got folks who like hearing me rhyme
Am F C
I think of thunder under metal roofs all the time
C F C
Why’s everyone acting like they ain’t human?
Am G C
Take me back to green grass and knowin’ what I’s doin
C F C
'Cuz I just need a friend right now
Am G C
Sittin’ close until the daylight’s out
G F C
It ain’t been my week it ain’t been my year
Am G C
And I hate to admit I just need you here
[Refrão]
F
So close your eyes
C
Do you think of when you’s younger
G
Won’t you rest your mind
Am
Smell that Northern Thunder
F
So close your eyes
C
I pray you see those memories
G Am
The way this life blackens all the things you used to be
F
So close your eyes
C
Do you think when you’s younger
G
Rest your mind
Am
And smell that Northern Thunder
F
Won’t you close your eyes
C
Think of what this used to be
G Am
The way this life blackens all your younger memories
( F C G Am )
( F C G Am )
Final
C F C
Lovesick, homesick. Sick of the road too
Am G C
There’s a reason all them boys back when sang the blues
How to play Northern Thunder
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 C. 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.