Northwinds
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[Intro ]
Bm
Bm A Bm
Take up my boot heels and I'll be on my way
G A Bm
Walkin' down the lonely road
Bm A Bm
No one to tell me if I'm right or if I'm wrong
G A Bm
No one to share my heavy load
Bm A Bm
I'm goin' a new way and I won't be comin' back
G A Bm
I ain't got the time to spare
Bm A Bm
I took a few days just to find a track
G A Bm
That's gonna lead me who knows where
Bm A
Drifting on there's a tumbleweed
E Bm
Over desert, over snow
Bm A
Hear the call and I feel the need
E G A Bm
When those northwinds start to run
Bm A Bm
Take up my boot heels and I'll be on my way
G A Bm
Walkin' down the lonely road
Bm A Bm
No one to tell me if I'm right or if I'm wrong
G A Bm
No one to share my heavy load
Bm A
Drifting on there's a tumbleweed
E Bm
Over desert, over snow
Bm A
Hear the call and I feel the need
E G A Bm
When those northwinds start to run
Solo
E Bm | E Bm | E G Bm
Bm A Bm | G A Bm | Bm A Bm | G A Bm
Bm A
Drifting on there's a tumbleweed
E Bm
Over desert, over snow
Bm A
Hear the call and I feel the need
E G A Bm
When those northwinds start to run
Solo
E Bm | E Bm | E G Bm
How to play Northwinds
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.