Nowhere To Run
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[Intro]--- A A/G# A/F# E
E B
Make no sail for a gift of the wind
A B
Drives y'slow for this dream never ends
A B E A E B A A/G# A/F# E
All my family and all my friends they know there's nowhere to run
E B
In the morning they head for the sun
A B
Leave your shadows behind whatcha done
A B E A
I have tried but I never have won
E B A A/G# A/F# E
Because, there's nowhere to run
A A/G# A/F# E
Michael's rowing?
A A/G# A/F# E
Where's he going?
A A/G# A/F# E
What's he saying?
B D
But, that's right, yeah, that's right
E B
ghost of old sailor long since been dead
A B
Smoking his pipe and he's scratching his head
A B E A
It's bad news, but, I heard what is said
E B A A/G# A/F# E
He said there's nowhere to run
Instrumental--- verse prog. 1x
A A/G# A/F# E
Michael rowing?
A A/G# A/F# E
Where's he goin'?
A A/G# A/F# E
What's he sayin'?
B D
But, that's right, ah, that's right
E B
Make no sail for a gift of the wind
A B
Drives y'slow for this dream never ends
A B E A E B A
All my family and all of my friends they know there's nowhere to run
Outro--- A A/G# A/F# x3 end on E
How to play Nowhere To Run
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.